A narrow strip of Nantucket Sound sand at the end of Pleasant Street in South Chatham, quieter and smaller than the town's staffed beaches, popular with kayakers and windsurfers launching straight off the sand.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Chatham beaches and their lots are closed 10pm until one hour before sunrise; lifeguards run 9am to 4:30pm daily, mid-June to late August. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
From mid-JuneSeason
Open access, no gate; year-round.
Lifeguard
No lifeguard on duty.
Dogs
Prohibited May 1-Sep 15, like all Chatham public beaches except Jacknife Harbor.
Allowed now · ban starts May 1Kayak/Windsurf Launch
Allowed year-round, launches straight off the sand
Managed by
Chatham Recreation & Beaches Division
508-945-5175 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
CostFree
Pleasant Street lot
Details unconfirmed
Pleasant Street lot
CostFreeSpacesvery limited, described as a tiny lot
Access points along this beach
Pleasant Street lot entrance
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Pleasant Street 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 Pleasant Street Beach in Chatham open today?
Pleasant Street 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.
Yes - described as a quiet, local-feel family beach on Nantucket Sound, smaller and less crowded than Chatham's staffed gatehouse beaches.
Is there parking at Pleasant Street Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (Free). Pleasant Street lot
What's the water temperature at Pleasant Street Beach?
Water at Pleasant Street 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.
What rules should I know at Pleasant Street Beach?
No lifeguard on duty at any time.
Can you swim at Pleasant Street Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Pleasant Street 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 Pleasant Street Beach?
Prohibited May 1-Sep 15, like all Chatham public beaches except Jacknife Harbor.
Is there an entry fee at Pleasant Street Beach?
No, entry is free.