A tucked-away residential landing on Eastham's bay side, between Boat Meadow and First Encounter. Soft white sand and calm water come with no bathhouse, restrooms, or lifeguard.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot Sticker required in season; no dedicated lot
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Season
Open access; a beach sticker is required for parking in summer
Entry fee
Sticker required for parking in season; one source describes daily passes as available from the Town Hall sticker office, though this beach is not among the town's four named daily-pass beaches (Campground, Cook's Brook, First Encounter,…
Dogs
Not allowed June 15 through Labor Day; permitted on a leash off-season
Allowed now · ban starts June 15Managed by
Eastham Recreation & Beach Department (inferred)
508-240-5974 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
CostSticker required in season; no dedicated lotStickerTown of Eastham Beach Sticker
Street parking near the landing
Details unconfirmed
Street parking near the landing
CostSticker required in season; no dedicated lotSpacesvery limited, street only
Access points along this beach
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Hatch 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 Hatch Beach in Eastham open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is Hatch Beach good for swimming?
Reports are mixed - some describe calm, gentle water that suits families, while another guide flags it as not generally considered a good swimming beach. With no lifeguard either way, treat it as swim-at-your-own-risk and check conditions on arrival.
Is there parking at Hatch Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (Sticker required in season; no dedicated lot). Street parking near the landing
What's the water temperature at Hatch Beach?
Water at Hatch 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 Hatch Beach?
Alcohol, glass containers, and fires are not allowed.
Are dogs allowed at Hatch Beach?
Not allowed June 15 through Labor Day; permitted on a leash off-season
Is there an entry fee at Hatch Beach?
Sticker required for parking in season; one source describes daily passes as available from the Town Hall sticker office, though this beach is not among the town's four named daily-pass beaches (Campground, Cook's Brook, First Encounter, Wiley Park), so treat with caution
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Hatch Beach?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. Sticker required in season; no dedicated lot.