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 photography.

62°F air · 58°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Patchy fog. Mostly cloudy. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. West wind around 7 mph.

Tonight

Patchy fog before midnight, then a chance of rain between 1am and 4am, then a chance of rain and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 2 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

62°F air — chilly for a beach day
Fog — low visibility — good for moody photos, less for swimming

Water

58°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry

49 /100

43 Swim

43 Sunbathe

64 Walk

90 Photo

Best for photography today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

62°F

Fog/Mist

Wind

7 mph

Rain

13%

This Afternoon

Air Quality

31 Good

Ozone · Cape Cod and Islands

UV Peak

1 Low

Peaks 01 PM · burn in ~200m

Burn-free before 12 PM & after 02 PM

Tomorrow

59°F

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

58°F

Cold

Next High Tide

10:49 PM

5.1 ft · in 4.3h

Wave Height

0.7 ft

offshore buoy

Barometer

29.61 inHg

1003 hPa · 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

NWS SRF · BOX · Issued Nov 7, 4:09 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:19 AM

Sunset

4:27 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
4:26 AM	Low	-0.0 ft
10:18 AM	High	5.7 ft
5:04 PM	Low	-0.4 ft
10:49 PM	High	5.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:10 AM	Low	0.1 ft
11:00 AM	High	5.8 ft
5:52 PM	Low	-0.4 ft
11:34 PM	High	5.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:51 AM	Low	0.2 ft
11:40 AM	High	5.9 ft
6:37 PM	Low	-0.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:17 AM	High	4.9 ft
6:31 AM	Low	0.4 ft
12:18 PM	High	5.8 ft
7:20 PM	Low	-0.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:00 AM	High	4.8 ft
7:09 AM	Low	0.5 ft
12:56 PM	High	5.7 ft
8:02 PM	Low	-0.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:43 AM	High	4.6 ft
7:48 AM	Low	0.6 ft
1:35 PM	High	5.5 ft
8:43 PM	Low	-0.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:26 AM	High	4.4 ft
8:27 AM	Low	0.6 ft
2:15 PM	High	5.3 ft
9:23 PM	Low	0.1 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8447435, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

62°

Patchy Fog

13%

Sun Nov 8

59°

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

31%

Mon Nov 9

56°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

42%

Tue Nov 10

57°

Mostly Sunny

Wed Nov 11

56°

Sunny

Thu Nov 12

53°

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

17%

Fri Nov 13

52°

Light Rain Likely

64%

What to Bring Today

critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 58°F — dangerously cold

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

lifeguardsrestroomsshowersshuttle service

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.