Nantucket Live Cam

A tiny, beautiful island off Cape Cod

Hosted by:
  • Fisher Real Estate Nantucket
  • 21 Main Street Nantucket
  • Massachusetts 02554 - United States
  • (508) 228-4407
  • [email protected]
  • https://fishernantucket.com/

What You're Watching

This camera provides a live view of Nantucket. Nantucket History Nantucket is an island located about 30 miles (48 kilometers) off the coast of Massachusetts, and it has a rich and unique history. Originally inhabited by the Wampanoag Native American tribe, the island was discovered by European explorers in the 16th century and was eventually settled by English colonists in the mid-17th century. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, Nantu.

Best Times to Watch

Time / PeriodWhat to expect
Early mornings 6–9am localQuietest — best light on water; surfers and fishermen active
Midday (11am–2pm) in seasonPeak beach activity; clearest water visibility in sunlight
SunsetGolden light — often most visually dramatic period
Storm / approaching weatherCheck wave size and conditions before visiting

Quick Facts

History & Context

Nantucket History Nantucket is an island located about 30 miles (48 kilometers) off the coast of Massachusetts, and it has a rich and unique history. Originally inhabited by the Wampanoag Native American tribe, the island was discovered by European explorers in the 16th century and was eventually settled by English colonists in the mid-17th century. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, Nantucket was a major center of the whaling industry, with the island's skilled sailors and shipbuilders playing a key role in the development of the industry. Nantucket whalers sailed around the world in search of valuable sperm whales, and the island's prosperity grew as a result.

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