Bend in the Road Beach is an ocean beach in Edgartown, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Dogs
No dogs are allowed at the Bend in the Road Beach at any time.
Managed by
Town of Edgartown Parks & Recreation Department
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Access points along this beach
Beach Road roadside entrance
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Portable, seasonal availability, may be limited
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Bend in the 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 | 39° | 37° | 41° | 48° | 56° | 66° | 73° | 74° | 70° | 62° | 54° | 44° |
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Monthly averages from NOAA, Woods Hole (2022 to 2024). Today's reading is in the conditions above.
Common questions
Is Bend in the Road Beach in Edgartown 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.
Are dogs allowed at Bend in the Road?
No, dogs are not permitted at any time.
Are there restrooms at Bend in the 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 Bend in the Road Beach?
Water at Bend in the Road Beach averages about 37°F in February and 74°F in August, based on NOAA readings at Woods Hole from 2022 to 2024. For today's temperature, see the conditions above.
Can you swim at Bend in the Road Beach?
Yes. Bend in the Road Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.