Howes Street Beach is an ocean beach in Dennis, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot Beach sticker or daily pass required during posted beach hours
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
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
Paid lot
CostBeach sticker or daily pass required during posted beach hoursStickerDennis resident vehicle pass, weekly pass or daily pass
Howes St lot
Details unconfirmed
Howes St lot
CostBeach sticker or daily pass required during posted beach hours
the town's beach regulations list Howes Street Beach as a public parking area
Access points along this beach
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Howes 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 Howes Street Beach in Dennis open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Howes Street Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (Beach sticker or daily pass required during posted beach hours). Howes St lot
What's the water temperature at Howes Street Beach?
Water at Howes 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 Howes Street Beach?
Dogs prohibited Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and whenever piping plovers are nesting.
Can you swim at Howes Street Beach?
Yes. Howes Street Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Howes Street 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 Howes Street Beach?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. Beach sticker or daily pass required during posted beach hours.