72°
Sunny
1%
75
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
Ideal for a beach walk.
72°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 72°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
72 /100
great
60 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
72°F
Clear
Wind
9 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
69°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
61°F
Cold
Next High Tide
10:45 PM
3.4 ft · in 1.2h
Barometer
30.14 inHg
1021 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
31 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:10 AM
Sunset
8:11 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:04 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 10:34 AM | High | 3.0 ft |
| 3:48 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 10:45 PM | High | 3.4 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
69°
Sunny
1%
67
70°
Mostly Sunny
0%
67
72°
Mostly Sunny
4%
75
69°
Rain Showers Likely
71%
25
61°
Chance Rain Showers
32%
40
65°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
17%
62
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
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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Old Silver Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Old Silver Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS