The barrier beach fronting Great Sippewissett Marsh, a 190-acre salt marsh on Buzzards Bay in West Falmouth. This is very likely the same physical feature as 'Black Beach' (roamful/falmouth/beach/black-beach-access): a sandy barrier strip reached only by foot from Chapoquoit Beach or by boat.
What to expect
Parking
None directly; use Chapoquoit Beach lot Free with resident sticker at Chapoquoit
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Season
Open dawn to dusk, year-round.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Town of Falmouth / Mass Audubon
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
None directly; use Chapoquoit Beach lot
CostFree with resident sticker at ChapoquoitSpacesmedium (shared with Chapoquoit)
Access points along this beach
Foot access from Chapoquoit Beach
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Black 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 Black Beach in Falmouth 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.
What's the water temperature at Black Beach?
Water at Black 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 Black Beach?
No lifeguards on duty.
Can you swim at Black Beach?
Black 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.
Is there an entry fee at Black Beach?
No, entry is free.