63°
Patchy Fog
10%
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Barnstable County, MA · Atlantic Ocean
Sandy Neck Beach Park
425 Sandy Neck Road, West Barnstable, MA 02668
A six-mile barrier beach on Cape Cod Bay backed by one of the largest dune systems in New England, with a guarded swim area (Bodfish Beach) and an extensive ORV trail behind it.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for photography.
NWS alert active · 58°F water · 63°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Patchy fog. Mostly cloudy. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 63°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
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued november 7 at 1:10pm est until november 8 at 1:00pm est by nws boston/norton ma
36 /100
ok
15 Swim
46 Sunbathe
67 Walk
34 Fish
91 Photo
Best for photography today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued November 7 at 1:10PM EST until November 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas around 3 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
63°F
Fog/Mist
Wind
8 mph
NW
Rain
10%
This Afternoon
Air Quality
31 Good
Ozone · Cape Cod and Islands
Tomorrow
60°F
Slight 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
4:29 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
60°
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
21%
34
57°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
32%
35
57°
Sunny
1%
49
58°
Sunny
1%
51
53°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
18%
42
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).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
8:50 PM - 10:50 PM
Minor
4:20 AM - 5:20 AM
Major
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Minor
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Day pass $20, weekly $80, seasonal $275. Fee charged Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day, 8 AM – 5 PM; free after 5 PM.
Dogs
No dogs on Bodfish (lifeguarded) Beach May 15 – September 15. Permitted on the ORV beach and trails year-round; must be leashed.
Entry Fee
$20 daily parking
Address
425 Sandy Neck Road, West Barnstable, MA 02668
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Sandy Neck Beach Park today?
Sandy Neck Beach Park 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 Sandy Neck Beach Park dog-friendly?
No dogs on Bodfish (lifeguarded) Beach May 15 – September 15. Permitted on the ORV beach and trails year-round; must be leashed.
Is there an entry fee at Sandy Neck Beach Park?
$20 daily parking
Are there lifeguards at Sandy Neck Beach Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Sandy Neck Beach Park during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Sandy Neck Beach Park?
Amenities at Sandy Neck Beach Park include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, ORV trail, fishing.
When is the water warmest at Sandy Neck Beach Park?
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 Sandy Neck Beach Park located?
Sandy Neck Beach Park is in Barnstable County, MA, at 425 Sandy Neck Road, West Barnstable, MA 02668.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS