78°
Mostly Sunny
1%
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Essex County, MA · Atlantic Ocean
Salisbury Beach State Reservation
1 Beach Road, Salisbury, MA 01952
Massachusetts' northernmost state beach: nearly four miles of sand at the mouth of the Merrimack River with one of the largest oceanfront state campgrounds in New England.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
78°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 2 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Scattered rain showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 78°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
84 /100
great
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.9 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
78°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
2 to 8 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
74°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
9:06 PM
9.7 ft · in 6.3h
Water Quality
Clean
33 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:05 AM
Sunset
8:25 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:40 AM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 8:54 AM | High | 8.5 ft |
| 2:45 PM | Low | 1.8 ft |
| 9:06 PM | High | 9.7 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
74°
Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
47%
39
75°
Chance Rain Showers
25%
74
81°
Mostly Sunny
7%
85
86°
Mostly Sunny
3%
85
89°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
19%
52
90°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
19%
72
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
7:50 PM - 9:50 PM
Minor
1:20 AM - 2:20 AM
Major
8:10 AM - 10:10 AM
Minor
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Vehicle entry fee Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day. Confirm current rate at the gate.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the beach during the open season; leashed dogs allowed in the campground and on trails in the off-season.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
1 Beach Road, Salisbury, MA 01952
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Salisbury Beach State Reservation.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Salisbury Beach State Reservation from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Salisbury Beach State Reservation dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the beach during the open season; leashed dogs allowed in the campground and on trails in the off-season.
Is there an entry fee at Salisbury Beach State Reservation?
Entry to Salisbury Beach State Reservation is free.
Are there lifeguards at Salisbury Beach State Reservation?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Salisbury Beach State Reservation during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Salisbury Beach State Reservation?
Amenities at Salisbury Beach State Reservation include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, campground, picnic area, fishing.
When is the water warmest at Salisbury Beach State Reservation?
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 Salisbury Beach State Reservation located?
Salisbury Beach State Reservation is in Essex County, MA, at 1 Beach Road, Salisbury, MA 01952.
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