Nobadeer Beach

Nobadeer Beach is a beach break in Nantucket, MA, covered by a free live cam from J. Pepper Frazier Co.

About the Break

Nobadeer is an exposed, south-facing beach break that picks up summer groundswell and tropical system swell, making it one of the more consistent options on the island in the warmer months. As a sand-bottom beach break, it’s generally well suited to longboarders, intermediate surfers, and anyone working on their pop-up — more forgiving than reef or point breaks, without a sharp takeoff zone or fixed hazard.

Surf Etiquette at Beach Breaks

Beach breaks tend to be more forgiving on etiquette than reef or point breaks: because the sandbars shift and there’s rarely one single best takeoff spot, the lineup is usually more spread out and less territorial. Still, the basics apply everywhere — the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don’t drop in on someone already riding a wave, and take a moment to watch the lineup before paddling out if you’re new to it. Every break has its regulars, and a little patience goes a long way.

About the Cam Host

The cam is provided by J. Pepper Frazier Co., a Nantucket-based real estate firm (JPFCO) specializing in residential sales, rentals, and vacation accommodations on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, which runs the Nobadeer Beach cam as a supplementary service. Watch Live Cam →

Location & Access

Nobadeer Beach sits on the Atlantic coast in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts. See the Massachusetts surf guide for the full regional picture →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nobadeer Beach surf cam free to watch? Yes — every cam in the directory is free and public, no login required.

Where exactly is the camera? At J. Pepper Frazier Co. in Nantucket, MA — see the map above.

Are there other free surf cams nearby? Yes — see Nearby Live Cams below.