The Lewis Bay side of Kalmus Beach in Hyannis. The town lists Kalmus as a resident and visitor ocean beach, with parking on a resident/taxpayer permit or a daily parking pass.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Barnstable beach gates open 9am and lock at 9pm; lifeguards run 9am to 5pm from late June, and parking fees are collected 9am to 3:45pm (Craigville from 7:30am).
Dogs
No dogs at all on any Barnstable beach or recreation area May 15 through September 15; outside that window leashed dogs are welcome.
Allowed now · ban starts May 15Getting in
Access points along this beach
Bay-side / Yacht Club side
Calmer Lewis Bay water with tidal pools; downwind of the Hyannis Yacht Club.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Kalmus Beach in Barnstable open today?
Kalmus Beach 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.
Can you swim at Kalmus Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Kalmus Beach 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.
Are dogs allowed at Kalmus Beach?
No dogs at all on any Barnstable beach or recreation area May 15 through September 15; outside that window leashed dogs are welcome.