One of the smallest bay lots in North Eastham, tucked at the end of South Sunken Meadow Road between the private Salt Works and Massasoit Hills association beaches. The sand itself stays open to the public.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot No daily pass sold here; Visitor sticker $75(3-day)/$120(1-wk)/$175(2-wk)/$300(season)
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Open access, no gate
Season
Open access, no gate; sticker-only (no daily pass sold here) starting mid-late June through Labor Day
From late JuneEntry fee
None to enter; parking requires a Town of Eastham beach sticker (no daily pass sold at this location) checked Jul 14, 2026
Lifeguard
No lifeguards at any Town of Eastham beach
Dogs
No animals or pets on the beach or in the parking area June 15-Labor Day; leashed or under voice control the rest of the year
Allowed now · ban starts June 15Managed by
Eastham Recreation & Beach Department
(508) 240-5974 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
CostNo daily pass sold here; Visitor sticker $75(3-day)/$120(1-wk)/$175(2-wk)/$300(season)StickerTown of Eastham Beach Sticker
South Sunken Meadow Rd lot
Details unconfirmed
South Sunken Meadow Rd lot
CostNo daily pass sold here; Visitor sticker $75(3-day)/$120(1-wk)/$175(2-wk)/$300(season)Spacesvery few (small lot)
Access points along this beach
South Sunken Meadow Rd lot
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Portable toilet at the lot
Worth knowing
- Sunken Meadow is one of the town beaches with only a portable toilet, not a full seasonal bathhouse; only Cook's Brook, First Encounter, and Wiley Park have bathhouses among Eastham's town beaches.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Sunken 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 Sunken Meadow Beach in Eastham open today?
Sunken 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.
Where do I park if the lot is full?
The South Sunken Meadow Rd lot is very small and fills quickly; unlike Cook's Brook, First Encounter, and Wiley Park, no daily pass is sold here, so there's no cash-day-of alternative on site if you don't already have a sticker.
Are there restrooms at Sunken Meadow 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 Sunken Meadow Beach?
Water at Sunken 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 Sunken Meadow Beach?
No lifeguard on duty. No animals/pets on the beach or in the parking area June 15-Labor Day.
Can you swim at Sunken Meadow Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Sunken 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 Sunken Meadow Beach?
No animals or pets on the beach or in the parking area June 15-Labor Day; leashed or under voice control the rest of the year
Is there an entry fee at Sunken Meadow Beach?
None to enter; parking requires a Town of Eastham beach sticker (no daily pass sold at this location)
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Sunken Meadow Beach?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. No daily pass sold here; Visitor sticker $75(3-day)/$120(1-wk)/$175(2-wk)/$300(season).