A petite, marshy bay beach near the mouth of the Bluefish River, better suited to wading and tide-pooling than swimming laps. Shallow sandbars stretch out at low tide, and the small town lot at the road's end is the only way in by car.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot No daily pass; Town of Eastham Beach Sticker (Taxpayer or Visitor) required late June through Labor Day; $50 fine if unstickered
Free until late JuneSwimming
Water not monitored off-season
Season
Open access year-round, no gate; sticker/day-pass requirement runs June 20-Labor Day
Accessibility
Small marshy beach reached from a small lot, no confirmed ADA path or restroom.
Lifeguard
No lifeguards. The town posts none at any of its beaches.
Dogs
Not allowed June 15-Labor Day (general Eastham town-beach rule)
Allowed now · ban starts June 15Managed by
Eastham Recreation & Beach Department
508-240-5974 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
CostNo daily pass; Town of Eastham Beach Sticker (Taxpayer or Visitor) required late June through Labor Day; $50 fine if unstickeredStickerTown of Eastham Beach Sticker
End of Boat Meadow Rd lot
Details unconfirmed
End of Boat Meadow Rd lot
CostNo daily pass; Town of Eastham Beach Sticker (Taxpayer or Visitor) required late June through Labor Day; $50 fine if…Spacesvery small (single-digit)
Access points along this beach
Boat Meadow Rd lot
small town lot at the road's end, the only vehicle access
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Boat Meadow 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 Boat Meadow Beach in Eastham open today?
Boat Meadow 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 Boat Meadow Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (No daily pass; Town of Eastham Beach Sticker (Taxpayer or Visitor) required late June through Labor Day; $50 fine if unstickered). End of Boat Meadow Rd lot
What's the water temperature at Boat Meadow Beach?
Water at Boat Meadow 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 Boat Meadow Beach?
Marshy tidal-flat beach with many shallow sandbars; not ideal for swimming, better for wading/exploring at low tide.
Can you swim at Boat Meadow Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Boat Meadow 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 Boat Meadow Beach?
Not allowed June 15-Labor Day (general Eastham town-beach rule)
Is there an entry fee at Boat Meadow Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Boat Meadow Beach?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. No daily pass; Town of Eastham Beach Sticker (Taxpayer or Visitor) required late June through Labor Day; $50 fine if unstickered.