Paine's Creek Beach 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
Beaches and ponds are open from 6 am to 10 pm, and the parking areas close overnight unless a sign says otherwise.
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.
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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
Paine's Creek Road lot
Paine's Creek 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
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 Paines Creek Beach 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 Paines Creek Beach 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 parking at Paines Creek Beach, 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). Paine's Creek Road lot
Are there restrooms at Paines Creek Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What's the water temperature at Paines Creek Beach?
Water at Paines Creek Beach 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 Paines Creek Beach?
Yes. Paines Creek 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 Paines Creek Beach?
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.