79°
Sunny
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Barnstable County, MA · Atlantic Ocean
Sandy Neck Beach Park
425 Sandy Neck Road, West Barnstable, MA 02668
A six-mile barrier beach on Cape Cod Bay backed by one of the largest dune systems in New England, with a guarded swim area (Bodfish Beach) and an extensive ORV trail behind it.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
79°F air · 69°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 2 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 8 mph.
Weather
- 79°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
84 /100
great
84 Swim
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
76 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
79°F
Clear
Wind
2 to 8 mph
SW
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
7 High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
75°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Next Low Tide
3:51 PM
0.2 ft · in 1.1h
Wave Height
0.7 ft
offshore buoy
Barometer
30.04 inHg
1017 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
20 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo 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
8:20 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:55 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 9:43 AM | High | 4.3 ft |
| 3:51 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 9:58 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
75°
Isolated Rain Showers
23%
72
73°
Chance Rain Showers
44%
61
80°
Mostly Sunny
6%
84
81°
Sunny
2%
84
84°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
16%
82
85°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
22%
77
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — 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
7:40 PM - 9:40 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
Day pass $20, weekly $80, seasonal $275. Fee charged Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day, 8 AM – 5 PM; free after 5 PM.
Dogs
No dogs on Bodfish (lifeguarded) Beach May 15 – September 15. Permitted on the ORV beach and trails year-round; must be leashed.
Entry Fee
$20 daily parking
Address
425 Sandy Neck Road, West Barnstable, MA 02668
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Sandy Neck Beach Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Sandy Neck Beach Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Sandy Neck Beach Park dog-friendly?
No dogs on Bodfish (lifeguarded) Beach May 15 – September 15. Permitted on the ORV beach and trails year-round; must be leashed.
Is there an entry fee at Sandy Neck Beach Park?
$20 daily parking
Are there lifeguards at Sandy Neck Beach Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Sandy Neck Beach Park during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Sandy Neck Beach Park?
Amenities at Sandy Neck Beach Park include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, ORV trail, fishing.
When is the water warmest at Sandy Neck Beach Park?
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 Sandy Neck Beach Park located?
Sandy Neck Beach Park is in Barnstable County, MA, at 425 Sandy Neck Road, West Barnstable, MA 02668.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS