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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 a beach walk.
80°F air · 74°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 3 mph.
Weather
- 80°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 74°F water — swimmable, refreshing
85 /100
ideal
84 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
87 Fish
83 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.6 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
80°F
Clear
Wind
7 mph
NE
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
83°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
74°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
4:52 PM
0.2 ft · in 1.6h
Barometer
30.13 inHg
1020 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
20 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
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
5:17 AM
Sunset
8:16 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:08 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 10:38 AM | High | 4.5 ft |
| 4:52 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 10:51 PM | High | 6.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:07 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 11:37 AM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 5:55 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 11:49 PM | High | 6.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7:03 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 12:32 PM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 6:54 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:44 AM | High | 6.5 ft |
| 7:56 AM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| 1:26 PM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 7:52 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:39 AM | High | 6.4 ft |
| 8:47 AM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| 2:19 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
| 8:48 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:33 AM | High | 6.2 ft |
| 9:35 AM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| 3:13 PM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 9:43 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:29 AM | High | 5.9 ft |
| 10:22 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 4:07 PM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 10:38 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8447435, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
83°
Sunny
0%
83
89°
Sunny
0%
72
92°
Sunny
6%
72
87°
Sunny
3%
83
86°
Mostly Sunny
7%
83
84°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
21%
74
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 74°F
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
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Minor
2:20 AM - 3:20 AM
Major
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Minor
6:50 PM - 7:50 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.
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