74°
Partly Sunny
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Barnstable County, MA · Atlantic Ocean
Coast Guard Beach
A National Park Service beach in the Cape Cod National Seashore at Eastham. Often ranked among Dr. Beach's top US beaches. No private cars at the beach itself — visitors park at Doane Rock and take a shuttle. Open Atlantic surf, towering dunes, the old Coast Guard station on the bluff.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
73°F water · 74°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind around 12 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Weather
- 74°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 73°F water — swimmable, refreshing
82 /100
great
83 Swim
80 Sunbathe
85 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
74°F
Clear
Wind
12 mph
S
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
75°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
73°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
11:29 PM
6.0 ft · in 4.2h
Wave Height
2.6 ft
4s · SE swell
Barometer
30.19 inHg
Falling 1.4 hPa / 3h · buoy 44020
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ254)
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
6:13 AM
Sunset
7:00 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:31 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 11:09 AM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 5:36 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 11:29 PM | High | 6.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:22 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 12:00 PM | High | 5.4 ft |
| 6:32 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:20 AM | High | 6.0 ft |
| 7:08 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 12:47 PM | High | 5.6 ft |
| 7:24 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:09 AM | High | 5.9 ft |
| 7:52 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 1:31 PM | High | 5.8 ft |
| 8:14 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:56 AM | High | 5.7 ft |
| 8:34 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 2:15 PM | High | 5.8 ft |
| 9:03 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:44 AM | High | 5.4 ft |
| 9:15 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 2:58 PM | High | 5.7 ft |
| 9:50 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:32 AM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 9:54 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 3:42 PM | High | 5.5 ft |
| 10:37 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8447435, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
75°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
17%
72
68°
Mostly Sunny
0%
76
68°
Sunny
0%
76
73°
Chance Rain Showers
46%
56
70°
Mostly Sunny
9%
77
71°
Mostly Sunny
0%
78
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 73°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
No direct parking; mandatory shuttle from Little Creek lot off Doane Rd, mid-June through Labor Day. $15/vehicle Cape Cod National Seashore daily pass.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on protected-piping-plover beach July 1 – mid-September. Leashed access permitted otherwise.
Entry Fee
Cape Cod National Seashore vehicle pass: $25/7-day or $60/annual.
Address
Doane Rd, Eastham, MA 02642
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Coast Guard Beach today?
Coast Guard Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Coast Guard Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on protected-piping-plover beach July 1 – mid-September. Leashed access permitted otherwise.
Is there an entry fee at Coast Guard Beach?
Cape Cod National Seashore vehicle pass: $25/7-day or $60/annual.
Are there lifeguards at Coast Guard Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Coast Guard Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Coast Guard Beach?
Amenities at Coast Guard Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, shuttle service.
When is the water warmest at Coast Guard 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 Coast Guard Beach located?
Coast Guard Beach is in Barnstable County, MA, at Doane Rd, Eastham, MA 02642.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS