82°
Smoke
46%
45
Suffolk County, MA · Atlantic Ocean
Revere Beach
Revere Beach Blvd, Revere, MA 02151
The oldest public beach in the United States, established 1896 — a 3-mile crescent on Boston's north shore, served directly by the Blue Line subway. The International Sand Sculpting Festival every July is a destination event. Wide flat sand, calm bay water, urban energy.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
NWS alert active · 46% rain · 82°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Smoke and a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then smoke and a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. South wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Smoke and a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then patchy smoke and showers and thunderstorms likely between 10pm and midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
- 46% rain — rain likely at some point
- 21 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 68°F water — swimmable, refreshing
Safety
- NWS alert active — air quality alert issued july 17 at 6:08pm edt by nws boston/norton ma
31 /100
skip
21 Swim
33 Sunbathe
49 Walk
62 Photo
Best for photography today
Water level 0.8 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.
Weather alert in effect
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 6:08PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Atmosphere
Air Temp
82°F
Light Rain and Haze
Wind
21 mph
S
Rain
46%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
81°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
68°F
Refreshing
Next Low Tide
9:18 PM
0.3 ft · in 17m
Wave Height
2.0 ft
ESE swell
Barometer
29.80 inHg
1009 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 (ANZ230)
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
5:22 AM
Sunset
8:17 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:40 AM | High | 11.0 ft |
| 8:57 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 3:15 PM | High | 10.3 ft |
| 9:18 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:33 AM | High | 10.4 ft |
| 9:46 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 4:06 PM | High | 10.2 ft |
| 10:13 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:27 AM | High | 9.8 ft |
| 10:37 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 4:57 PM | High | 10.0 ft |
| 11:10 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:23 AM | High | 9.2 ft |
| 11:28 AM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 5:48 PM | High | 9.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:07 AM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 6:21 AM | High | 8.7 ft |
| 12:20 PM | Low | 1.6 ft |
| 6:41 PM | High | 9.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:05 AM | Low | 1.3 ft |
| 7:19 AM | High | 8.3 ft |
| 1:13 PM | Low | 2.0 ft |
| 7:34 PM | High | 9.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:03 AM | Low | 1.4 ft |
| 8:18 AM | High | 8.1 ft |
| 2:07 PM | Low | 2.2 ft |
| 8:28 PM | High | 9.4 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8443970, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
81°
Sunny
1%
79
82°
Sunny
0%
83
81°
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
31%
34
78°
Rain Showers
86%
28
75°
Chance Rain Showers
32%
64
75°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
19%
76
What to Bring Today
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 21 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 68°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 46% rain chance
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Limited metered street parking. Best access: MBTA Blue Line to Revere Beach or Wonderland station — 60 seconds to the sand.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the beach April 1 – September 15 per DCR rules. Leashed access permitted along the boardwalk outside that window.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Revere Beach Blvd, Revere, MA 02151
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Revere Beach today?
Revere 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 Revere Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the beach April 1 – September 15 per DCR rules. Leashed access permitted along the boardwalk outside that window.
Is there an entry fee at Revere Beach?
Entry to Revere Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Revere Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Revere Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Revere Beach?
Amenities at Revere Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, food trucks, pavilions, boardwalk, subway access.
When is the water warmest at Revere 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 Revere Beach located?
Revere Beach is in Suffolk County, MA, at Revere Beach Blvd, Revere, MA 02151.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS