70°
Sunny
1%
63
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 a beach walk.
57°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 70. South wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
Weather
- 70°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 57°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
60 /100
good
45 Swim
70 Sunbathe
80 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
70°F
Clear
Wind
9 mph
S
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
7 High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
74°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
57°F
Cold
Barometer
30.13 inHg
1020 hPa
Water Quality
Above threshold
548 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo 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
5:07 AM
Sunset
8:15 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:40 AM | High | 10.0 ft |
| 8:06 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 2:22 PM | High | 8.7 ft |
| 8:11 PM | Low | 1.8 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
74°
Sunny
1%
71
78°
Mostly Sunny
0%
71
78°
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
21%
66
64°
Showers And Thunderstorms
76%
3
59°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
23%
45
63°
Mostly Sunny
14%
55
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 57°F — dangerously cold
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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