A small 2.9-acre beach immediately to the left of the Chappaquiddick ferry landing, the closest swimming spot to the ferry with deep, swift water in the inlet.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Dogs
Dogs under immediate control year-round (Land Bank policy, not the town leash bylaw)
Managed by
Martha's Vineyard Land Bank Commission
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Parking
Free lot
CostFreeStickerNone
On-site (extremely limited)
Details unconfirmed
On-site (extremely limited)
CostFreeSpacesVery few, unspecified
Land Bank advises parking in Edgartown center or at the Triangle and using the trolley/ferry instead
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 Chappy Point 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 Chappy Point Beach in Edgartown open today?
Chappy Point 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.
Is there parking at Chappy Point Beach?
On-premises parking is extremely limited; the Land Bank recommends parking in Edgartown center or the Triangle and taking the ferry/trolley over instead.
What's the water temperature at Chappy Point Beach?
Water at Chappy Point 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.
What rules should I know at Chappy Point Beach?
Water becomes deep quickly close to shore due to swift inlet currents near the ferry channel.
Can you swim at Chappy Point Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Chappy Point 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 Chappy Point Beach?
Dogs under immediate control year-round (Land Bank policy, not the town leash bylaw)
Is there an entry fee at Chappy Point Beach?
No, entry is free.