A 7.4-acre Martha's Vineyard Land Bank property on the barrier beach between Edgartown Great Pond and the Atlantic. Reachable only by canoe or kayak from the town landing at Turkeyland Neck; the sandy ocean beach itself sits 1.1 miles across the pond.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Accessibility
not accessible by land; canoe/kayak required, own watercraft
Dogs
No dogs April-September; leashed permitted the rest of the year
Allowed now · ban starts AprilFishing
Allowed year-round
Hunting
Allowed per Land Bank hunting policy, permit required
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed year-round, required for access
Managed by
Martha's Vineyard Land Bank
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Access points along this beach
Turkeyland Neck landing (put-in)
Ocean barrier beach (folded seed: ocean-edgartown-great-pond)
Sandy ocean-facing side of the same property, 1.1 miles across the pond from the landing, canoe/kayak access only; adjacent private beaches are marked with boundary signs
What's here
Facilities
Kiosk/Map Box
downloadable property map PDF available
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Edgartown Great Pond 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 Edgartown Great Pond Beach in Edgartown open today?
Edgartown Great Pond 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.
How do I get to Edgartown Great Pond Beach?
Only by canoe or kayak from the town landing at Turkeyland Neck; the ocean beach is 1.1 miles across the pond, and there is no drive-up or walk-in access.
Yes, swimming is a listed allowed activity.
What's the water temperature at Edgartown Great Pond Beach?
Water at Edgartown Great Pond 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.
Are dogs allowed at Edgartown Great Pond Beach?
No dogs April-September; leashed permitted the rest of the year
Is there an entry fee at Edgartown Great Pond Beach?
None