62°
Patchy Fog
9%
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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
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 55 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 12 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain between 1am and 4am, then a chance of rain and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 7 to 20 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
48 /100
ok
42 Swim
41 Sunbathe
65 Walk
89 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
62°F
Fog/Mist
Wind
12 mph
NW
Rain
9%
This Afternoon
Air Quality
31 Good
Ozone · Cape Cod and Islands
Tomorrow
59°F
Chance Light Rain then Mostly 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 (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
6:20 AM
Sunset
4:28 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
59°
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
25%
30
57°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
38%
28
57°
Sunny
1%
46
56°
Sunny
1%
46
53°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
18%
41
52°
Light Rain Likely
64%
4
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
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