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Essex County, MA · Atlantic Ocean
Singing Beach
119 Beach St, Manchester, MA 01944
A small Manchester-by-the-Sea beach famous for its squeaky "singing" sand — drag your foot and you hear it. Walkable from the commuter-rail station, no parking for non-residents which keeps the crowd small and local. One of the prettiest small beaches in Massachusetts.
Today's Conditions
Great day for photography.
NWS alert active · 74°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 9 to 13 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain showers between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 74°F air — ideal beach weather
- Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued september 9 at 2:58pm edt until september 10 at 8:00pm edt by nws boston/norton ma
73 /100
great
67 Sunbathe
78 Walk
84 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.
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued September 9 at 2:58PM EDT until September 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 3 feet expected. * WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
74°F
Clear
Wind
9 to 13 mph
S
Rain
4%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
6 High
Peaks 01 PM · burn in ~33m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 03 PM
Tomorrow
81°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Water
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 (ANZ251)
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
6:16 AM
Sunset
7:04 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| 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 |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:58 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 11:12 AM | High | 10.2 ft |
| 5:15 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 11:31 PM | High | 10.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:45 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 11:59 AM | High | 10.5 ft |
| 6:05 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:20 AM | High | 10.8 ft |
| 6:30 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 12:44 PM | High | 10.6 ft |
| 6:53 PM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:07 AM | High | 10.5 ft |
| 7:14 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 1:26 PM | High | 10.6 ft |
| 7:39 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:53 AM | High | 10.1 ft |
| 7:56 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 2:08 PM | High | 10.4 ft |
| 8:24 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:38 AM | High | 9.6 ft |
| 8:39 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 2:51 PM | High | 10.2 ft |
| 9:10 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8443970, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
81°
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
46%
55
73°
Sunny
0%
80
70°
Sunny
0%
78
74°
Chance Rain Showers
45%
54
74°
Mostly Sunny
4%
83
73°
Mostly Sunny
1%
79
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Non-resident parking $30 weekdays only, when attendant on duty and space allows. Weekends: resident permits only. MBTA commuter rail is 0.3 mi walk.
Dogs
Dogs permitted on the beach October 15 – April 15 only. Prohibited April 16 – October 14.
Entry Fee
Walk-in fee charged at the gate in season; verify current rate.
Address
119 Beach St, Manchester, MA 01944
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Singing Beach today?
Singing 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 Singing Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs permitted on the beach October 15 – April 15 only. Prohibited April 16 – October 14.
Is there an entry fee at Singing Beach?
Walk-in fee charged at the gate in season; verify current rate.
Are there lifeguards at Singing Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Singing Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Singing Beach?
Amenities at Singing Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar.
When is the water warmest at Singing 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 Singing Beach located?
Singing Beach is in Essex County, MA, at 119 Beach St, Manchester, MA 01944.
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