What beaches are open in Massachusetts today?
The sand is open everywhere; the water is not tested. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so no Massachusetts beach is under a swimming advisory and none has been cleared. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Can I swim in Massachusetts right now?
At your own risk. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day, so off-season no beach is under a swimming advisory and none has been cleared. Conditions posted at the beach always win.
Which Massachusetts beaches are closed today?
None are posted. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so no Massachusetts beach is under a swimming advisory and none has been cleared. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Does a swimming advisory mean the beach is closed?
No. The beach and sand stay open; the advisory means swimming isn't recommended until the water passes its next test.
How current is this list?
It rebuilds from the latest MA DPH postings and last confirmed the season was closed on 2026-11-05. The DPH dashboard is the authority.