Broad Sound is a coastal sound located near Boston, Massachusetts, with its waters extending to the area around Nahant and Revere. It is a saltwater body open to the Atlantic Ocean, characterized by significant tidal flow. Paddlers should be prepared for stronger tidal currents, which are a primary consideration for route planning and crossing open sections of the sound. The area sees commercial and recreational boat traffic, including lobster fishing activity; numerous lobster trap buoys are present in the fishing grounds, which paddlers must navigate around. A common launch point for accessing the sound is a public boat launch, from which paddlers can head towards the channel leading to Nahant. A recommended route involves paddling down this channel, out into Broad Sound, and along the shoreline of Nahant, potentially going around the tip of the peninsula. The sound offers views of coastal ledges and islands, including Admiral Peary's island hideout, which is a destination requiring a crossing of the sound's tidal flow. As a northern Atlantic coastal feature, paddlers should expect cold water, especially outside of summer months, and plan for immersion protection accordingly. The area is used by local paddling clubs for group trips, and the Broad Sound Tuna Club, located on North Shore Road in Revere, is a nearby landmark, though its operational status may vary. Wildlife sightings can include seals around the ledges within the sound.