West Dennis Beach is the town's largest beach on Nantucket Sound. The east lot is resident-only, the lot is escorted or closed when piping plover chicks are present, and no dogs are allowed west of the middle bath house from April 1 through Labor Day.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Dennis Vehicle Pass required
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Accessibility
The town keeps a handicap-accessible Surf or Mobi beach chair here; reserve it on 508-760-6240, seven days a week, 8am to 5pm.
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
Resident sticker
CostDennis Vehicle Pass requiredStickerDennis Vehicle Pass
West Dennis Beach east lot
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West Dennis Beach east lot
CostDennis Vehicle Pass required
The town lists the East lot as a Resident Only Parking Area: only real estate taxpayers or year-round residents holding a Dennis Vehicle Pass may park there.
Access points along this beach
Davis Beach Rd main entrance
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at West Dennis 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 West Dennis 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 wheelchair access?
The town keeps a Surf or Mobi beach chair here; reserve it on 508-760-6240, seven days a week, 8am to 5pm.
Is there parking at West Dennis Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Dennis Vehicle Pass required). West Dennis Beach east lot
Are there restrooms at West Dennis 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 West Dennis Beach?
Water at West Dennis 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 West Dennis Beach?
Dogs prohibited Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and whenever piping plovers are nesting.
Can you swim at West Dennis Beach?
Yes. West Dennis 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 West Dennis 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 West Dennis Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Dennis Vehicle Pass required.