Small private-association beach access point on Vineyard Sound at the end of Fay Road, an area of oceanfront homes overlooking Martha's Vineyard.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Falmouth beaches close at midnight; lifeguards are on 9am to 5pm in season, and lot gates run 9am to 10pm in summer (9pm at Menauhant East and Megansett). Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Dogs
No dogs on Falmouth beaches or beach lots May 1 through October 1; off-season dogs are welcome but must stay leashed. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Banned now · back October 1Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Fay Road 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 Fay Road Beach in Falmouth open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
What's the water temperature at Fay Road Beach?
Water at Fay Road 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 Fay Road Beach?
Yes. Fay Road Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Fay Road Beach?
No dogs on Falmouth beaches or beach lots May 1 through October 1; off-season dogs are welcome but must stay leashed. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.