A small beach right where the causeway road crosses onto West Island, popular with anglers and used for lifeguarded swim lessons in summer. It is the mainland-side counterpart to the larger West Island Town Beach further out on the island.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Dawn to dusk (town beach default; not separately posted for this point)
Dogs
Fairhaven prohibits letting a dog run at large at any time; owners must keep dogs under control except in dog shows, service-dog use, hunting, or a designated off-leash dog park. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Board of Public Works, Parks and Grounds Division
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Facilities
Restrooms
Near the causeway beach
Worth knowing
- Water quality here is tested weekly (June-September) by Fairhaven's health department and DCR/MassDEP as 'West Island Causeway', a separate monitoring point from 'West Island Town Beach' further down Fir Street.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is West Island Causeway in Fairhaven open today?
West Island Causeway 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.
Are there restrooms at West Island Causeway?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
Can you swim at West Island Causeway?
There is no MA DPH swim status for West Island Causeway 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 West Island Causeway?
Fairhaven prohibits letting a dog run at large at any time; owners must keep dogs under control except in dog shows, service-dog use, hunting, or a designated off-leash dog park. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.