South Village 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
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.
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
CostBeach sticker or daily pass required during posted beach hoursStickerDennis resident vehicle pass, weekly pass or daily pass
South Village Road Beach north lot
Details unconfirmed
South Village Road Beach north lot
CostBeach sticker or daily pass required during posted beach hours
the town's beach regulations list the north lot as a public parking area
South Village Beach south 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 the south lot as a resident-only parking area
Access points along this beach
South Village Rd entrance
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at South Village 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 South Village Beach in Dennis open today?
South Village 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 South Village Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (Beach sticker or daily pass required during posted beach hours). South Village Road Beach north lot
Are there restrooms at South Village Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What's the water temperature at South Village Beach?
Water at South Village 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 South Village Beach?
Current near the river mouth can be stronger than at nearby beaches. Dogs prohibited Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and whenever piping plovers are nesting.
Can you swim at South Village Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for South Village 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 South Village 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.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at South Village Beach?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. Beach sticker or daily pass required during posted beach hours.