70°
Sunny
1%
67
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 a beach walk.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 70. South wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Weather
- 70°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
63 /100
good
52 Swim
69 Sunbathe
80 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
70°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
72°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
61°F
Cold
Barometer
30.14 inHg
1021 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
20 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo 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
8:10 PM
Moon · 87%
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
72°
Sunny
1%
75
73°
Mostly Sunny
0%
75
77°
Mostly Sunny
4%
75
68°
Rain Showers Likely
68%
43
59°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
33%
15
61°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
16%
55
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 61°F
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