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Partly Sunny
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Barnstable County, MA · Atlantic Ocean
Mayflower Beach
Bay View Road, Dennis, MA 02638
The bayside Dennis beach famous for its tidal flats — at low tide the sand stretches a half mile out, leaving warm pools that families wade through for hours. It is also one of the Cape's best sunset spots, with the bay opening west toward Plymouth.
Today's Conditions
Great day 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 14 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Weather
- 74°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 73°F water — swimmable, refreshing
81 /100
great
81 Swim
78 Sunbathe
84 Walk
79 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
74°F
Clear
Wind
14 mph
S
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
6 High
High 12 PM–01 PM · burn in ~33m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
79°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 (ANZ231)
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
6:14 AM
Sunset
7:01 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
79°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
16%
66
70°
Mostly Sunny
0%
78
70°
Sunny
0%
79
72°
Chance Rain Showers
49%
54
71°
Mostly Sunny
8%
78
71°
Mostly Sunny
0%
80
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 73°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Daily $35 (credit card) at the public lot, 8 AM – 5 PM Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day.
Dogs
No dogs on Dennis beaches, in parking areas, or in unattended vehicles from Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Off-season only.
Entry Fee
$35 daily parking
Address
Bay View Road, Dennis, MA 02638
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Mayflower Beach today?
Mayflower 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 Mayflower Beach dog-friendly?
No dogs on Dennis beaches, in parking areas, or in unattended vehicles from Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Off-season only.
Is there an entry fee at Mayflower Beach?
$35 daily parking
Are there lifeguards at Mayflower Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Mayflower Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Mayflower Beach?
Amenities at Mayflower Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, boardwalk.
When is the water warmest at Mayflower 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 Mayflower Beach located?
Mayflower Beach is in Barnstable County, MA, at Bay View Road, Dennis, MA 02638.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS