Crocker Neck is an ocean beach in Barnstable, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Season
Open year-round, dawn to dusk (via conservation area)
Managed by
Barnstable Conservation Commission
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
CostFree
Santuit Road lot
Details unconfirmed
Santuit Road lot
CostFreeSpaces~6 spots, across from 765 Santuit Rd
Easiest access from downtown Cotuit
Cotuit Cove Road lot
CostFreeSpaces~5 spots, across from 92 Cotuit Cove Rd
Access points along this beach
Beach at trail end
reached via ~1.5 mile trail walk to Popponesset Bay
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Crocker Neck 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 Crocker Neck in Barnstable open today?
Crocker Neck is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Is there parking at Crocker Neck, and what does it cost?
Free lot (Free). Santuit Road lot
What's the water temperature at Crocker Neck?
Water at Crocker Neck 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.
What rules should I know at Crocker Neck?
Hunting not allowed.
Can you swim at Crocker Neck?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Crocker Neck off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Is there an entry fee at Crocker Neck?
No, entry is free.