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Nantucket’s fine sand beaches are among the most beautiful in the country. While the north shore beaches have fewer waves because they are protected by Nantucket Sound, the strong northerly winds can change the conditions in a minute, creating huge and often dangerous waves.

When that happens, the south shore beaches, which normally have strong currents and large waves because they are open to the ocean, become much quieter and calmer. If you are bringing the kids to the popular Children Beach on the north shore, be sure to check the weather just in case. Another popular north shore beach is Jetties Beach, a pretty families beach only a short walk from town with tennis courts, a playground, and a skateboard park. For the surfers, the best south shore beaches, with heavy surf and strong currents, are Cisco, Miacomet, Surfside, and Tom Nevers Beach.

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