58°
Patchy Fog
23%
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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
Skip the beach today.
NWS alert active · 58°F air · 55°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Patchy fog before 3pm, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. North wind 8 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Patchy fog and a slight chance of rain before 10pm, then rain and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 58°F air — chilly for a beach day
- 23% rain — pop-up showers possible
- Fog — low visibility — good for moody photos, less for swimming
Water
- 55°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
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0 Swim
26 Sunbathe
53 Walk
84 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...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas around 3 feet expected. * WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
58°F
Fog/Mist
Wind
8 to 12 mph
N
Rain
23%
This Afternoon
Air Quality
19 Good
Ozone · Essex
UV Peak
1 Low
Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~200m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 12 PM
Tomorrow
57°F
Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Water
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 (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
6:24 AM
Sunset
4:29 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| 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 |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:57 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 10:10 AM | High | 10.5 ft |
| 4:30 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 10:44 PM | High | 9.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:38 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 10:49 AM | High | 10.5 ft |
| 5:12 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 11:26 PM | High | 9.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:18 AM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 11:28 AM | High | 10.4 ft |
| 5:53 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:07 AM | High | 9.1 ft |
| 5:58 AM | Low | 1.3 ft |
| 12:07 PM | High | 10.2 ft |
| 6:34 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:48 AM | High | 8.8 ft |
| 6:39 AM | Low | 1.5 ft |
| 12:48 PM | High | 10.0 ft |
| 7:15 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 AM | High | 8.6 ft |
| 7:20 AM | Low | 1.8 ft |
| 1:30 PM | High | 9.7 ft |
| 7:57 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8443970, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
57°
Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
28%
24
56°
Chance Light Rain
33%
26
56°
Mostly Sunny
4%
44
56°
Sunny
2%
46
52°
Mostly Sunny
14%
40
49°
Light Rain Likely
58%
5
What to Bring Today
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 55°F — dangerously cold
- recommended Layers / windbreaker Only 58°F outside
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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