72°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
17%
43
Essex County, MA · Atlantic Ocean
Singing Beach
119 Beach St, Manchester, MA 01944
A small Manchester-by-the-Sea beach famous for its squeaky "singing" sand — drag your foot and you hear it. Walkable from the commuter-rail station, no parking for non-residents which keeps the crowd small and local. One of the prettiest small beaches in Massachusetts.
Today's Conditions
Great day for sunbathing.
Thunderstorms · 72°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 11pm, then patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 72°F air — ideal beach weather
Water
- 63°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
43 /100
ok
24 Swim
78 Sunbathe
44 Walk
36 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
72°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
8 mph
SE
Rain
17%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
7 High
High 11 AM–01 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
69°F
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
63°F
Cold
Next High Tide
9:53 PM
9.8 ft · in 1.9h
Wave Height
1.3 ft
ESE swell
Barometer
30.02 inHg
1017 hPa
Water Quality
Above threshold
548 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ251)
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
5:06 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Moon · 89%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:34 AM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 9:47 AM | High | 8.4 ft |
| 3:34 PM | Low | 1.9 ft |
| 9:53 PM | High | 9.8 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
69°
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
17%
60
71°
Mostly Sunny
7%
68
74°
Mostly Sunny
1%
77
79°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
15%
75
82°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
37
79°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
44
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 63°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Non-resident parking $30 weekdays only, when attendant on duty and space allows. Weekends: resident permits only. MBTA commuter rail is 0.3 mi walk.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on the beach October 15 – April 15 only. Prohibited April 16 – October 14.
Entry Fee
Walk-in fee charged at the gate in season; verify current rate.
Address
119 Beach St, Manchester, MA 01944
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Singing Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Singing Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Singing Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs permitted on the beach October 15 – April 15 only. Prohibited April 16 – October 14.
Is there an entry fee at Singing Beach?
Walk-in fee charged at the gate in season; verify current rate.
Are there lifeguards at Singing Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Singing Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Singing Beach?
Amenities at Singing Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar.
When is the water warmest at Singing 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 Singing Beach located?
Singing Beach is in Essex County, MA, at 119 Beach St, Manchester, MA 01944.
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