77°
Areas Of Smoke
81%
30
Barnstable County, MA · Atlantic Ocean
Old Silver Beach
297 Quaker Road, North Falmouth, MA 02556
A north Falmouth beach on Buzzards Bay with warm, calm water and a sandbar that lets kids wade out far at low tide. Two parking areas split residents from visitors; the bay-side setting means gentle waves and excellent sunsets.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
81% rain · NWS alert active · 74°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Areas of smoke and showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Areas of smoke and showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then areas of smoke and a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm, then patchy smoke and showers and thunderstorms likely between 9pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 16 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Weather
- 77°F air — ideal beach weather
- 81% rain — wet day — beach day is off
- 22 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 74°F water — swimmable, refreshing
Safety
- NWS alert active — rip current statement issued july 18 at 12:40pm edt until july 19 at 8:00pm edt by nws boston/norton ma
16 /100
skip
12 Swim
8 Sunbathe
26 Walk
55 Photo
Best for photography today
Water level 0.6 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.
Rip Currents Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 18 at 12:40PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, Nantucket MA, and Newport RI Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Weather alert in effect
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 6:08PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Atmosphere
Air Temp
77°F
Light Rain and Fog/Mist
Wind
22 mph
S
Rain
81%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 02 PM
Tomorrow
79°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
74°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
2.3 ft
S swell
Barometer
29.85 inHg
1011 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
31 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:23 AM
Sunset
8:13 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:04 AM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 11:45 AM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 5:16 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:05 AM | High | 3.9 ft |
| 5:38 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 12:38 PM | High | 4.1 ft |
| 6:09 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:55 AM | High | 3.5 ft |
| 6:15 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 1:30 PM | High | 3.9 ft |
| 7:15 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:45 AM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 6:58 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 2:21 PM | High | 3.7 ft |
| 8:40 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:36 AM | High | 2.9 ft |
| 7:49 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 3:13 PM | High | 3.5 ft |
| 9:51 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:30 AM | High | 2.7 ft |
| 8:47 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 4:10 PM | High | 3.4 ft |
| 10:44 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:31 AM | High | 2.7 ft |
| 9:46 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 5:11 PM | High | 3.4 ft |
| 11:27 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8452660, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
79°
Sunny
7%
81
77°
Sunny
0%
82
77°
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
37%
64
75°
Showers And Thunderstorms
88%
1
74°
Chance Rain Showers
49%
56
75°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
22%
77
What to Bring Today
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 22 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 74°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 81% chance of rain
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Public lot $20/day, mid-June to mid-September; Falmouth resident sticker required for the resident lot.
Dogs
Dogs allowed October 1 – April 30 only.
Entry Fee
$20 daily parking
Address
297 Quaker Road, North Falmouth, MA 02556
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Old Silver Beach today?
Old Silver Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Old Silver Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed October 1 – April 30 only.
Is there an entry fee at Old Silver Beach?
$20 daily parking
Are there lifeguards at Old Silver Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Old Silver Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Old Silver Beach?
Amenities at Old Silver Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, accessibility.
When is the water warmest at Old Silver 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 Old Silver Beach located?
Old Silver Beach is in Barnstable County, MA, at 297 Quaker Road, North Falmouth, MA 02556.
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