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

Decent day for photography.

55°F water · 60°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Patchy fog between 2pm and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain between 3pm and 4pm, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Patchy fog and a slight chance of rain before 8pm, then rain and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Weather

  • 60°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • 22% rain — pop-up showers possible

Water

  • 55°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
39 /100
ok
28 Swim
41 Sunbathe
60 Walk
66 Photo

Best for photography today

Air Temp
60°F
Fog/Mist
Wind
8 mph
N
Rain
22%
This Afternoon
Air Quality
15 Good
PM2.5 (fine particles) · Boston Metro
UV Peak
2 Low
Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~100m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 12 PM
Tomorrow
58°F
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Water Temp
55°F
Cold
Next High Tide
10:00 PM
9.6 ft · in 3.5h
Wave Height
3.3 ft
4s · NNE swell
Barometer
29.67 inHg
1005 hPa · 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 Nov 7, 4:09 AM

Sunrise
6:24 AM
Sunset
4:30 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Time Type Height
3:13 AM Low 0.6 ft
9:29 AM High 10.4 ft
3:46 PM Low 0.0 ft
10:00 PM High 9.6 ft

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

Today Nov 7
60°

Slight Chance Light Rain

22%
39
Sun Nov 8
58°

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

19%
34
Mon Nov 9
56°

Slight Chance Light Rain

24%
31
Tue Nov 10
56°

Mostly Sunny

3%
44
Wed Nov 11
57°

Sunny

2%
47
Thu Nov 12
51°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

15%
39
Fri Nov 13
48°

Light Rain Likely

59%
5
  • critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 55°F — dangerously cold

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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