Raycroft is a small Dennis Port beach off Raycroft Parkway. The town's beach regulations list it as a public parking area, not a resident-only one.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker sticker only; daily cash sales not offered on-site
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. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Getting in
Parking
Resident sticker
Coststicker only; daily cash sales not offered on-siteStickerDennis beach sticker
Raycroft Pkwy lot
Details unconfirmed
Raycroft Pkwy lot
Coststicker only; daily cash sales not offered on-siteSpacesvery small
Fees & Parking page lists Raycroft (with Depot St) as an exception to on-site daily cash sales.
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 Raycroft 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 Raycroft 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 Raycroft Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (sticker only; daily cash sales not offered on-site). Raycroft Pkwy lot
What's the water temperature at Raycroft Beach?
Water at Raycroft 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 Raycroft Beach?
Dogs prohibited Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and whenever piping plovers are nesting.
Can you swim at Raycroft Beach?
Yes. Raycroft 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 Raycroft 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. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Raycroft Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. sticker only; daily cash sales not offered on-site.