Breakwater Landing is one of Brewster's eleven Cape Cod Bay beaches. Beaches and ponds are open 6am to 10pm and a parking permit is required from June 15 through the Sunday of Labor Day weekend.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $20 one-day or $150 full season for non-residents; $25 resident permit for the first and second vehicle, $40 each additional
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Beach closes 10pm, reopens 6am, unless otherwise posted.
Season
Open year-round for walk-in access; beaches/landings close 10pm-6am. Vehicle parking permit enforcement runs June 15 through the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, 9am-4pm daily.
Accessibility
Town-wide beach wheelchair loan program via Council on Aging (508-896-2737); no beach-specific accessible path confirmed.
Dogs
Dogs, other pets and horses are banned around the clock from all Brewster beaches, ponds, landings and tidal flats from May 15 through September 15; off-season, leashed dogs are welcome. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted…
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Parking
Paid lot
Cost$20 one-day or $150 full season for non-residents; $25 resident permit for the first and second vehicle, $40 each additionalStickerBrewster beach parking permit, required June 15 through the Sunday of Labor Day weekend
Breakwater Road lot
Breakwater Road lot
Cost$20 one-day or $150 full season for non-residents; $25 resident permit for the first and second vehicle, $40 each…
permit enforcement runs 9am to 4pm daily; a permit does not guarantee a space and there is no overnight parking
Access points along this beach
Breakwater Road entrance
Stairway to beach from parking lot
What's here
Not here
No concessions
the town runs no fixed concession stands; mobile ice cream vendors visit some beaches
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Breakwater Landing by month, in °F| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Water °F | 40° | 39° | 42° | 49° | 55° | 63° | 69° | 68° | 66° | 60° | 50° | 44° |
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Monthly averages from NOAA, Chatham (2022 to 2024). Today's reading is in the conditions above.
Common questions
Is Breakwater Landing in Brewster 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 a lifeguard at Breakwater Landing?
No. The town posts lifeguards only at Long Pond Beach, mid-July through mid-August, 9am to 4pm.
Is there parking at Breakwater Landing, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($20 one-day or $150 full season for non-residents; $25 resident permit for the first and second vehicle, $40 each additional). Breakwater Road lot
Are there restrooms at Breakwater Landing?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What's the water temperature at Breakwater Landing?
Water at Breakwater Landing averages about 39°F in February and 69°F in July, based on NOAA readings at Chatham from 2022 to 2024. For today's temperature, see the conditions above.
Can you swim at Breakwater Landing?
Yes. Breakwater Landing has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Breakwater Landing?
Dogs, other pets and horses are banned around the clock from all Brewster beaches, ponds, landings and tidal flats from May 15 through September 15; off-season, leashed dogs are welcome. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Is there an entry fee at Breakwater Landing?
No, entry is free.