Barnstable County, MA · Atlantic Ocean

Old Silver Beach

297 Quaker Road, North Falmouth, MA 02556

A north Falmouth beach on Buzzards Bay with warm, calm water and a sandbar that lets kids wade out far at low tide. Two parking areas split residents from visitors; the bay-side setting means gentle waves and excellent sunsets.

Today's Conditions

Ideal for photography.

62°F air · 58°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Patchy fog before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northwest wind around 9 mph.

Tonight

A chance of rain after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 7 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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

50 /100

43 Swim

44 Sunbathe

66 Walk

90 Photo

Best for photography today

Water level 1.0 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8452660 · Observed 1.30 ft · Predicted 0.31 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

62°F

Fog/Mist

Wind

9 mph

Rain

10%

This Afternoon

Air Quality

31 Good

Ozone · Cape Cod and Islands

UV Peak

1 Low

Peaks 10 AM · burn in ~200m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 11 AM

Tomorrow

59°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

58°F

Cold

Next Low Tide

11:38 PM

0.1 ft · in 5.1h

Wave Height

0.7 ft

offshore buoy

Barometer

29.61 inHg

1003 hPa · buoy 44020

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:21 AM

Sunset

4:30 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
6:01 AM	High	4.3 ft
12:03 PM	Low	0.2 ft
6:21 PM	High	3.6 ft
11:38 PM	Low	0.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
6:44 AM	High	4.3 ft
12:36 PM	Low	0.2 ft
7:04 PM	High	3.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:11 AM	Low	0.1 ft
7:24 AM	High	4.3 ft
1:10 PM	Low	0.2 ft
7:44 PM	High	3.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:48 AM	Low	0.1 ft
8:04 AM	High	4.1 ft
1:47 PM	Low	0.2 ft
8:24 PM	High	3.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:28 AM	Low	0.2 ft
8:43 AM	High	3.9 ft
2:25 PM	Low	0.3 ft
9:04 PM	High	3.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:09 AM	Low	0.3 ft
9:22 AM	High	3.6 ft
3:03 PM	Low	0.4 ft
9:45 PM	High	3.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:51 AM	Low	0.4 ft
10:02 AM	High	3.4 ft
3:42 PM	Low	0.5 ft
10:29 PM	High	2.8 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8452660, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

62°

Patchy Fog

10%

Sun Nov 8

59°

Mostly Sunny

14%

Mon Nov 9

56°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

24%

Tue Nov 10

57°

Sunny

Wed Nov 11

57°

Sunny

Thu Nov 12

53°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

19%

Fri Nov 13

50°

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

Public lot $20/day, mid-June to mid-September; Falmouth resident sticker required for the resident lot.

Dogs

Dogs allowed October 1 – April 30 only.

Entry Fee

$20 daily parking

Address

297 Quaker Road, North Falmouth, MA 02556

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowerssnack baraccessibility

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Old Silver Beach today?

Old Silver 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 Old Silver Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs allowed October 1 – April 30 only.

Is there an entry fee at Old Silver Beach?

$20 daily parking

Are there lifeguards at Old Silver Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Old Silver Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Old Silver Beach?

Amenities at Old Silver Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, accessibility.

When is the water warmest at Old Silver 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 Old Silver Beach located?

Old Silver Beach is in Barnstable County, MA, at 297 Quaker Road, North Falmouth, MA 02556.