75°
Mostly Cloudy
8%
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Barnstable County, MA · Atlantic Ocean
Mayflower Beach
Bay View Road, Dennis, MA 02638
The bayside Dennis beach famous for its tidal flats — at low tide the sand stretches a half mile out, leaving warm pools that families wade through for hours. It is also one of the Cape's best sunset spots, with the bay opening west toward Plymouth.
Today's Conditions
Great day for photography.
75°F air · 69°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind around 13 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 5 to 12 mph.
Weather
- 75°F air — ideal beach weather
- Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
77 /100
great
78 Swim
73 Sunbathe
81 Walk
84 Photo
Best for photography today
Water level 0.7 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
75°F
Cloudy
Wind
13 mph
S
Rain
8%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
7 High
High 12 PM–02 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
73°F
Chance Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
10:45 PM
5.3 ft · in 2.7h
Wave Height
1.0 ft
3s · S swell
Barometer
30.01 inHg
1016 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 (ANZ231)
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
5:07 AM
Sunset
8:19 PM
Moon · 89%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:49 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 10:36 AM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 4:39 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 10:45 PM | High | 5.3 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
73°
Chance Rain Showers
26%
74
72°
Mostly Sunny
8%
84
75°
Sunny
2%
84
77°
Mostly Sunny
11%
82
81°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
32%
44
81°
Mostly Sunny
13%
82
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 13 mph wind
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Daily $35 (credit card) at the public lot, 8 AM – 5 PM Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day.
Dogs
No dogs on Dennis beaches, in parking areas, or in unattended vehicles from Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Off-season only.
Entry Fee
$35 daily parking
Address
Bay View Road, Dennis, MA 02638
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Mayflower Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Mayflower Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Mayflower Beach dog-friendly?
No dogs on Dennis beaches, in parking areas, or in unattended vehicles from Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Off-season only.
Is there an entry fee at Mayflower Beach?
$35 daily parking
Are there lifeguards at Mayflower Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Mayflower Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Mayflower Beach?
Amenities at Mayflower Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, boardwalk.
When is the water warmest at Mayflower 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 Mayflower Beach located?
Mayflower Beach is in Barnstable County, MA, at Bay View Road, Dennis, MA 02638.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS