A quiet, calm-water beach at the end of Fuller Street in downtown Edgartown, sheltered by Chappaquiddick and Cape Poge, one of the few island beaches that allows leashed dogs year-round.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Accessibility
No accommodations for wheelchair users mentioned; large stones underfoot can affect balance
Dogs
A dog may not run at large on any street or public place in Edgartown, or on private property without the owner's permission. In a public place or street a dog must be effectively restrained by a chain or leash strong enough to hold it,…
Managed by
Town of Edgartown Parks & Recreation Department
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Parking
Free lot
CostfreeStickernone required
Fuller Street dead-end
Details unconfirmed
Fuller Street dead-end
CostfreeSpaces6-8 spaces
Alternative: North Water Street (10-min walk) or rideshare
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 Fuller Street 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 Fuller Street Beach in Edgartown open today?
Fuller Street 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.
Yes, on leash, year-round, with cleanup required. Fuller Street is one of only two Edgartown beaches with year-round dog access.
6-8 free spaces at the dead-end, extremely tight in peak summer; North Water Street is a 10-minute walk alternative.
What's the water temperature at Fuller Street Beach?
Water at Fuller Street 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 Fuller Street Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Fuller Street 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.