A small harbor-sheltered beach in downtown Edgartown beneath the historic Edgartown Lighthouse, reached on foot from North Water Street. Water is calm and shallow, popular for a sunrise or sunset stroll toward Fuller Street Beach.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Accessibility
Not suitable for those with mobility issues; uneven terrain from street to beach
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
North Water Street roadside
Details unconfirmed
North Water Street roadside
CostfreeSpaceslimited, 2-hour limit in peak season
5-10 minute walk to the beach
Access points along this beach
North Water Street footpath
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Town wharf and Lighthouse Museum restrooms nearby
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse Beach in Edgartown open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Lighthouse Beach?
No dedicated lot; park on North Water Street (2-hour limit in peak season) and walk 5-10 minutes.
Yes, the water is calm and shallow near the edges, sheltered by Edgartown Harbor.
Are there restrooms at Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse Beach?
Water at Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse Beach?
Lighthouse Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Lighthouse Beach?
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, or under the immediate and effective control of a handler, or…