Washington St
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
small touch-tank aquarium of local marine life from the island's astronomy-and-nature nonprofit
Today, specifically
Reading today's conditions…
This coming Tuesday
This Tuesday’s answer · Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Madaket Beach
the island's sunset beach — big surf, watch the rip currents (Madaket.)
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
🌤️ overcast, 73°/70°F
🌊 High 12:03 AM · Low 6:17 AM · High 12:54 PM · Low 6:11 PM
Nothing on the calendar yet for this one — check back closer to the day.
If that one’s not your speed
Main Street
Dairy Boy
the apparel brand's real Nantucket storefront — sweats, loungewear, the beachy-preppy uniform
Straight Wharf
Elin Hilderbrand's Blue Book Tour
2hr bus tour of real spots from her novels — Wed/Thu/Sun 3pm, departs 42 Straight Wharf, $125
Good to know
What is the best place to spend this Tuesday afternoon in Nantucket?
This Tuesday (Tuesday, July 14, 2026): Madaket Beach (Madaket) — the island's sunset beach — big surf, watch the rip currents. The forecast for Tuesday is overcast, around 73°F.
How often is this page updated?
Daily. The "Today, specifically" plan above pulls live weather, tide and event data for Nantucket each time it's regenerated, and the picks below rotate day to day.
Go on, then. The day isn't going to spend itself.
Updated daily by the Nantucket Now local team · last refreshed July 10, 2026. Today's plan pulls live weather, tides and what's open right now. Conditions change, so always confirm hours and follow posted signs.
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