76°
Sunny
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Barnstable County, MA · Atlantic Ocean
West Dennis Beach
139 Lighthouse Road, West Dennis, MA 02670
A mile and a half of south-facing sand on Nantucket Sound, separated from a salt marsh by a long parking lot that holds over a thousand cars. Steady afternoon southwesterlies and warm-ish water make it a favorite for windsurfers and kiteboarders.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
76°F air · 69°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 8 mph.
Weather
- 76°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
84 /100
great
84 Swim
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
76°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 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
72°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 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:07 AM
Sunset
8:19 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
72°
Isolated Rain Showers
23%
72
72°
Chance Rain Showers
47%
61
79°
Mostly Sunny
7%
84
79°
Sunny
2%
84
81°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
15%
82
82°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
21%
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).
Beach Info
Parking
Daily (cash only): $25 weekday, $30 weekend/holiday; weekly sticker $90. Required Saturday of Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day.
Dogs
No animals on the beach, in parking areas, or in unattended vehicles from Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Allowed off-season; never during active piping plover nesting.
Entry Fee
$25 weekday / $30 weekend daily parking
Address
139 Lighthouse Road, West Dennis, MA 02670
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at West Dennis Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for West Dennis Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is West Dennis Beach dog-friendly?
No animals on the beach, in parking areas, or in unattended vehicles from Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Allowed off-season; never during active piping plover nesting.
Is there an entry fee at West Dennis Beach?
$25 weekday / $30 weekend daily parking
Are there lifeguards at West Dennis Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol West Dennis Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at West Dennis Beach?
Amenities at West Dennis Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, kayak access.
When is the water warmest at West Dennis 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 West Dennis Beach located?
West Dennis Beach is in Barnstable County, MA, at 139 Lighthouse Road, West Dennis, MA 02670.
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