A small ocean beach at Chilmark's southwest corner near the Aquinnah line, running on the same resident/renter sticker system as Lucy Vincent but priced lower and with a shorter season. It sits beside the much larger Squibnocket Pond Reservation, so paddlers and hikers share the same corner of town.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker $65/season vehicle sticker (residents and renters only)
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Season
Sticker season runs June 15 to Labor Day.
From June 15Dogs
No dogs, year-round, under the Beach Committee's posted rules.
Managed by
Chilmark Beach Committee
508-645-2107 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
Cost$65/season vehicle sticker (residents and renters only)StickerChilmark resident/taxpayer beach sticker, left (driver's) rear window; sold only to residents and their renters
Squibnocket Beach lot
Details unconfirmed
Squibnocket Beach lot
Cost$65/season vehicle sticker (residents and renters only)
A walk-on pass ($25, up to 4 per household) is available for non-drivers.
Access points along this beach
Getting to the beach
Gated access road off State Road.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Squibnocket Beach 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 Squibnocket Beach in Chilmark open today?
Squibnocket 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.
Is there parking at Squibnocket Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker ($65/season vehicle sticker (residents and renters only)). Squibnocket Beach lot
What's the water temperature at Squibnocket Beach?
Water at Squibnocket Beach 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 Squibnocket Beach?
No lifeguards at any time. No dogs, horses, campers, fires, nude bathing, or climbing (on the bluffs).
Can you swim at Squibnocket Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Squibnocket 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 Squibnocket Beach?
No dogs, year-round, under the Beach Committee's posted rules.
Is there an entry fee at Squibnocket Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Squibnocket Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. $65/season vehicle sticker (residents and renters only).