Overview
Egypt Beach is a flat, sand-bottom stretch near Scituate, about 15 minutes south of Nantasket Beach. Sitting in the swell shadow of Boston Harbor, it sculpts long, soft waves that lean toward longboarding. Keep an eye out for a few scattered rocks along the shorepound.
When It Works
The beach pulls in swell from north-northeast to east (NNE-E) and is usable from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 1.8 m / 6 ft. Consistency is not its strong suit, but it can be genuinely fun when the right swell lines up, mostly from autumn through winter (September through March). Water turns freezing in the depths of winter, so plan on full winter gear.
Wind and Tide
Look for east-northeast (ENE) offshore wind, with a workable wind window stretching from west-northwest through north to south-southwest (WNW-N-SSW). It comes in on mid to high tide, and a rising tide is generally the better call.
Local Tips
Funboards and longboards are the natural fit, and the mellow, forgiving waves suit everyone from beginners to experts. The lineup stays fairly quiet and a touch reserved when it's on.
Access
Access is easy.
