A small, quiet beach on Menemsha Pond with calm, sheltered water, a contrast to Aquinnah's ocean-facing beaches. Access is one of the town's named resident-permit parking locations.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free for permit holders
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Entry fee
A resident/lessee parking permit is required in season
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed or otherwise restrained whenever off the owner's premises, under Chapter XVI of Aquinnah's General By-laws. Fines are $5 for a first offence, $10 for a second and $25 thereafter.
Managed by
Town of Aquinnah
508-645-2300 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree for permit holdersStickerAquinnah resident permit
Red Beach lot
Details unconfirmed
Red Beach lot
Costfree for permit holdersSpacesunconfirmed
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Red Beach by month, in °F| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Water °F | 39° | 37° | 41° | 48° | 56° | 66° | 73° | 74° | 70° | 62° | 54° | 44° |
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Monthly averages from NOAA, Woods Hole (2022 to 2024). Today's reading is in the conditions above.
Common questions
Is Red Beach in Aquinnah open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Red Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free for permit holders). Red Beach lot
What's the water temperature at Red Beach?
Water at Red Beach averages about 37°F in February and 74°F in August, based on NOAA readings at Woods Hole from 2022 to 2024. For today's temperature, see the conditions above.
Can you swim at Red Beach?
Yes. Red Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Red Beach?
Dogs must be leashed or otherwise restrained whenever off the owner's premises, under Chapter XVI of Aquinnah's General By-laws. Fines are $5 for a first offence, $10 for a second and $25 thereafter.
Is there an entry fee at Red Beach?
A resident/lessee parking permit is required in season