77°
Sunny
1%
75
Barnstable County, MA · Atlantic Ocean
Coast Guard Beach
A National Park Service beach in the Cape Cod National Seashore at Eastham. Often ranked among Dr. Beach's top US beaches. No private cars at the beach itself — visitors park at Doane Rock and take a shuttle. Open Atlantic surf, towering dunes, the old Coast Guard station on the bluff.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
77°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Weather
- 77°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
72 /100
great
60 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
77°F
Clear
Wind
8 mph
S
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
81°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
61°F
Cold
Barometer
30.14 inHg
1021 hPa
Water Quality
Elevated
87 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ254)
The BOX office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- MAZ022 Barnstable MA — Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown n/a
- MAZ024 Nantucket MA — Nantucket n/a
- MAZ023 Dukes MA — Edgartown and Aquinnah n/a
- MAZ020 Southern Bristol MA — Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford n/a
- RIZ007 Newport RI — Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton n/a
- RIZ006 Washington RI — Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly n/a
- RIZ008 Block Island RI — Block Island n/a
- MAZ019 Eastern Plymouth MA — Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston, n/a
- MAZ015 Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA — Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop, n/a
- MAZ007 Eastern Essex MA — Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:06 AM
Sunset
8:09 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:22 AM | High | 5.4 ft |
| 9:32 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 3:15 PM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 9:15 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
81°
Sunny
1%
75
79°
Mostly Sunny
0%
77
87°
Mostly Sunny
4%
75
74°
Rain Showers Likely
66%
53
66°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
32%
28
69°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
15%
67
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 61°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
No direct parking; mandatory shuttle from Little Creek lot off Doane Rd, mid-June through Labor Day. $15/vehicle Cape Cod National Seashore daily pass.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on protected-piping-plover beach July 1 – mid-September. Leashed access permitted otherwise.
Entry Fee
Cape Cod National Seashore vehicle pass: $25/7-day or $60/annual.
Address
Doane Rd, Eastham, MA 02642
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Coast Guard Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Coast Guard Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Coast Guard Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on protected-piping-plover beach July 1 – mid-September. Leashed access permitted otherwise.
Is there an entry fee at Coast Guard Beach?
Cape Cod National Seashore vehicle pass: $25/7-day or $60/annual.
Are there lifeguards at Coast Guard Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Coast Guard Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Coast Guard Beach?
Amenities at Coast Guard Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, shuttle service.
When is the water warmest at Coast Guard Beach?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Coast Guard Beach located?
Coast Guard Beach is in Barnstable County, MA, at Doane Rd, Eastham, MA 02642.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS