77°
Sunny
1%
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Barnstable County, MA · Atlantic Ocean
Craigville Beach
966 Craigville Beach Rd, Centerville, MA 02632
A south-facing Cape Cod beach in Centerville with the warmest Cape water (no Labrador Current — this side faces Nantucket Sound). Long-time family favorite, gentle surf, walkable from the village. Iyanough Hills behind.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
77°F air · 69°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 8 mph.
Weather
- 77°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
84 /100
great
84 Swim
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
77°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
SW
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
7 High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
74°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Next Low Tide
3:51 PM
0.2 ft · in 1.1h
Wave Height
0.7 ft
offshore buoy
Barometer
30.04 inHg
1017 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:08 AM
Sunset
8:19 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:55 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 9:43 AM | High | 4.3 ft |
| 3:51 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 9:58 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
74°
Isolated Rain Showers
22%
72
73°
Chance Rain Showers
47%
61
77°
Mostly Sunny
6%
84
78°
Sunny
1%
84
80°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
15%
82
81°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
22%
77
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Town lot — non-resident parking fee in season.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the beach May 1 – September 15.
Entry Fee
Per-vehicle parking fee for non-residents.
Address
966 Craigville Beach Rd, Centerville, MA 02632
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Craigville Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Craigville Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Craigville Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the beach May 1 – September 15.
Is there an entry fee at Craigville Beach?
Per-vehicle parking fee for non-residents.
Are there lifeguards at Craigville Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Craigville Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Craigville Beach?
Amenities at Craigville Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar.
When is the water warmest at Craigville 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 Craigville Beach located?
Craigville Beach is in Barnstable County, MA, at 966 Craigville Beach Rd, Centerville, MA 02632.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS