70°
Mostly Sunny
1%
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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.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 3 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Scattered rain showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 70°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
63 /100
good
52 Swim
69 Sunbathe
80 Walk
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
70°F
Clear
Wind
3 to 9 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
67°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
61°F
Cold
Next Low Tide
2:45 PM
1.8 ft · in 2m
Barometer
30.06 inHg
1018 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 · 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
67°
Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
42%
17
70°
Chance Rain Showers
29%
58
72°
Mostly Sunny
5%
77
74°
Mostly Sunny
2%
77
77°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
20%
70
78°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
19%
71
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 61°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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS