A roughly 100-yard sand beach on Clarks Cove that belongs to the Hidden Bay condominium association, just south of the town's Jones Town Beach. Massachusetts DPH samples the water here as part of its regular beach monitoring program, but the beach itself is private, restricted to residents and guests of the Hidden Bay community.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Worth knowing
- Hidden Bay is a private condo-association beach, not a public town beach; the water quality is monitored by MA DPH but shoreline access is restricted to residents/guests.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Hidden Bay Beach in Dartmouth open today?
Hidden Bay 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.
Can you swim at Hidden Bay Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Hidden Bay 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.