72°
Sunny
1%
82
Barnstable County, MA · Atlantic Ocean
Marconi Beach
Marconi Beach Rd, Wellfleet, MA 02667
A Cape Cod National Seashore beach in Wellfleet — named for Guglielmo Marconi, who sent the first transatlantic wireless message from this exact bluff in 1903. Towering 60-foot dunes, dramatic open-ocean surf, fewer crowds than Nauset.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
72°F air · 69°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 3 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 8 mph.
Weather
- 72°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
72°F
Clear
Wind
3 to 9 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
7 High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
69°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
20 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo 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
5:05 AM
Sunset
8:18 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
69°
Isolated Rain Showers
20%
64
72°
Chance Rain Showers
39%
74
77°
Mostly Sunny
7%
84
79°
Mostly Sunny
2%
84
81°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
16%
82
82°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
19%
82
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
NPS lot at the bluff — fills mid-day in peak summer.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on protected sections during piping plover season. Leashed access otherwise.
Entry Fee
Cape Cod National Seashore pass: $25/7-day or $60/annual.
Address
Marconi Beach Rd, Wellfleet, MA 02667
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Marconi Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Marconi Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Marconi Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on protected sections during piping plover season. Leashed access otherwise.
Is there an entry fee at Marconi Beach?
Cape Cod National Seashore pass: $25/7-day or $60/annual.
Are there lifeguards at Marconi Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Marconi Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Marconi Beach?
Amenities at Marconi Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, overlook.
When is the water warmest at Marconi 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 Marconi Beach located?
Marconi Beach is in Barnstable County, MA, at Marconi Beach Rd, Wellfleet, MA 02667.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS