A town beach on a small peninsula between Buzzards Bay and sheltered West Falmouth Harbor, with a salt marsh across the road. Smaller and more secluded than Old Silver, with views to Cleveland Ledge Light, West Island, and the Elizabeth Islands on a clear day.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Free with resident sticker
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Restroom facilities open until 4:45pm; gates locked at 9pm daily.
Season
Open year-round; gates locked at 9pm daily.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited May 1-Oct 1; allowed Oct 1-Apr 30, leashed.
Managed by
Falmouth Beach Department
(508) 548-8623 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostFree with resident stickerStickerFalmouth resident beach sticker required in summer ($40/yr 2-yr sticker)
Chapoquoit Beach lot
Details unconfirmed
Chapoquoit Beach lot
CostFree with resident stickerSpacesmedium, paved
Access points along this beach
Chapoquoit Road entrance/lot
Foot path south to Black Beach
~0.5 mile walk south along the beach to reach Black Beach
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Beach parking lot
Showers
Seasonal outdoor showers · seasonal
Worth knowing
- A salt marsh stretches along West Falmouth Harbor across the road from the beach, a protected wildlife habitat.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Chapoquoit 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 Chapoquoit Beach in Falmouth open today?
Chapoquoit 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.
Is there parking at Chapoquoit Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Free with resident sticker). Chapoquoit Beach lot
Are there restrooms at Chapoquoit 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 Chapoquoit Beach?
Water at Chapoquoit 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 Chapoquoit Beach?
On windy days waves crash along the shore; calmer on protected days. No dogs May 1-Oct 1.
Can you swim at Chapoquoit Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Chapoquoit 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.
Are dogs allowed at Chapoquoit Beach?
Dogs prohibited May 1-Oct 1; allowed Oct 1-Apr 30, leashed.
Is there an entry fee at Chapoquoit Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Chapoquoit Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Free with resident sticker.