A pocket-sized bay beach at the end of Cole Road, squeezed between private beaches on both sides. Its remoteness and thin parking keep summer crowds well below Eastham's larger bay beaches.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot No daily pass; Town of Eastham Beach Sticker required
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Open access, no gate
Season
Open access year-round, no gate; sticker requirement Jun 20-Labor Day
Accessibility
Handicap accessible per the beach-guide listing (accessible portable restroom); no confirmed ADA path to the sand
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 requiredStickerTown of Eastham Beach Sticker
End of Cole Rd, small lot
Details unconfirmed
End of Cole Rd, small lot
CostNo daily pass; Town of Eastham Beach Sticker requiredSpacesvery limited (single small lot)
Access points along this beach
End of Cole Rd lot (Herring Brook Landing)
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Portable restroom at the lot
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Cole Road 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 Cole Road Beach in Eastham open today?
Cole Road 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.
Rarely - the remote location and very limited parking (plus private beaches flanking both sides) keep summer crowds to a minimum compared to Eastham's larger bay beaches.
Is there parking at Cole Road Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (No daily pass; Town of Eastham Beach Sticker required). End of Cole Rd, small lot
Are there restrooms at Cole Road 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 Cole Road Beach?
Water at Cole Road 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.
Can you swim at Cole Road Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Cole Road 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 Cole Road Beach?
Not allowed June 15-Labor Day (general Eastham town-beach rule)
Is there an entry fee at Cole Road Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Cole Road Beach?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. No daily pass; Town of Eastham Beach Sticker required.