Bayview Beach is an ocean beach in Dennis, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Resident-only lot: only Dennis real estate taxpayers or year-round residents holding a Dennis resident vehicle pass may park
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Dogs
No pets on any Dennis beach or beach lot from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; West Dennis Beach extends the ban west of the middle bathhouse from April 1. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Getting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostResident-only lot: only Dennis real estate taxpayers or year-round residents holding a Dennis resident vehicle pass may parkStickerDennis resident vehicle pass only
Bayview Rd lot
Details unconfirmed
Bayview Rd lot
CostResident-only lot: only Dennis real estate taxpayers or year-round residents holding a Dennis resident vehicle pass…
the town's beach regulations list Bayview Beach as a resident-only parking area
Access points along this beach
Bayview Rd boardwalk
Boardwalk leads from the parking lot down to the beach.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Bayview 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 Bayview Beach in Dennis open today?
Bayview 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 Bayview Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Resident-only lot: only Dennis real estate taxpayers or year-round residents holding a Dennis resident vehicle pass may park). Bayview Rd lot
What's the water temperature at Bayview Beach?
Water at Bayview 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 Bayview Beach?
Dogs prohibited on Dennis beaches from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and beach-wide whenever active piping plover nests are present ($100 fine).
Can you swim at Bayview Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Bayview 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 Bayview Beach?
No pets on any Dennis beach or beach lot from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; West Dennis Beach extends the ban west of the middle bathhouse from April 1. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Bayview Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Resident-only lot: only Dennis real estate taxpayers or year-round residents holding a Dennis resident vehicle pass may park.