Dyer Prince is a bay access area at the end of Dyer Prince Road off Bridge Road, just north of Rock Harbor. It is one of Eastham's sticker-only locations: no daily pass is sold here.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Town of Eastham beach sticker; no daily pass is sold here
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Season
Open access, no gate; sticker requirement Jun 20-Sep 7, 2026
From Jun 20Lifeguard
No lifeguards. The town posts none at any of its beaches.
Dogs
Not allowed 9am-4pm, June 15-Labor Day; allowed on leash with waste cleanup before 9am and after 4pm in that window (a more lenient exception than most Eastham beaches' all-day ban)
Allowed now · ban starts June 15Managed by
Eastham Recreation & Beach Department
508-240-5974 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostTown of Eastham beach sticker; no daily pass is sold hereStickerTown of Eastham beach sticker (taxpayer or visitor)
Dyer Prince Road lot
Dyer Prince Road lot
CostTown of Eastham beach sticker; no daily pass is sold here
stickers and day passes are required from June 20 through Labor Day Monday
Access points along this beach
Seagrass path from the lot
unpaved path through seagrass connecting the small lot to the sand
Rock Harbor overlook
the same access also opens onto views of Rock Harbor immediately south
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Dyer Prince 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 Dyer Prince Beach in Eastham 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.
Can I bring my dog, and when?
Yes, outside the middle of the day. The town's FAQ bars dogs from every Eastham beach and parking lot from June 15 through Labor Day, but carves out the Dyer Prince / Rock Harbor Area: dogs are prohibited 9am to 4pm there and allowed before 9am and after 4pm, on a leash and with waste removed.
Is there parking at Dyer Prince Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Town of Eastham beach sticker; no daily pass is sold here). Dyer Prince Road lot
What's the water temperature at Dyer Prince Beach?
Water at Dyer Prince 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 Dyer Prince Beach?
No lifeguard on duty.
Can you swim at Dyer Prince Beach?
Yes. Dyer Prince Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Is there an entry fee at Dyer Prince Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Dyer Prince Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Town of Eastham beach sticker; no daily pass is sold here.