Revere Beach

Revere Beach Blvd, Revere, MA 02151

The oldest public beach in the United States, established 1896 — a 3-mile crescent on Boston's north shore, served directly by the Blue Line subway. The International Sand Sculpting Festival every July is a destination event. Wide flat sand, calm bay water, urban energy.

Eats & Drinks 30 Stay 3

Great day for photography.

77°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

A chance of rain showers between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

  • 77°F air — ideal beach weather
  • Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too
72 /100
great
67 Sunbathe
78 Walk
83 Photo

Best for photography today

Water level 0.5 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 8443970 · Observed 2.23 ft · Predicted 1.72 ft

Air Temp
77°F
Clear
Wind
10 to 15 mph
S
Rain
4%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
6 High
Peaks 01 PM · burn in ~33m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 03 PM
Tomorrow
82°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Water Temp
Next High Tide
10:38 PM
10.9 ft · in 3.4h
Wave Height
2.6 ft
4s · SE swell
Barometer
30.21 inHg
Falling 1.9 hPa / 3h · buoy 44013

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ230)

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 Sep 9, 4:10 AM

Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
7:05 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Time Type Height
4:06 AM Low -0.1 ft
10:22 AM High 9.7 ft
4:21 PM Low 0.3 ft
10:38 PM High 10.9 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8443970, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

Today Sep 9
77°

Mostly Cloudy

4%
72
Thu Sep 10
82°

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

41%
57
Fri Sep 11
73°

Sunny

0%
82
Sat Sep 12
71°

Sunny

0%
79
Sun Sep 13
73°

Chance Rain Showers

47%
51
Mon Sep 14
74°

Mostly Sunny

4%
83
Tue Sep 15
74°

Sunny

0%
80

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Parking

Limited metered street parking. Best access: MBTA Blue Line to Revere Beach or Wonderland station — 60 seconds to the sand.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on the beach April 1 – September 15 per DCR rules. Leashed access permitted along the boardwalk outside that window.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

Revere Beach Blvd, Revere, MA 02151

lifeguardsrestroomsshowersfood truckspavilionsboardwalksubway access
Is it safe to swim at Revere Beach today?

Revere 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 Revere Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on the beach April 1 – September 15 per DCR rules. Leashed access permitted along the boardwalk outside that window.

Is there an entry fee at Revere Beach?

Entry to Revere Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Revere Beach?

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

What amenities are at Revere Beach?

Amenities at Revere Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, food trucks, pavilions, boardwalk, subway access.

When is the water warmest at Revere 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 Revere Beach located?

Revere Beach is in Suffolk County, MA, at Revere Beach Blvd, Revere, MA 02151.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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