Crocker Neck is an ocean beach in Barnstable, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
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?
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 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?
Yes. Crocker Neck has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Is there an entry fee at Crocker Neck?
No, entry is free.