A 12.8-acre conservation spit at the end of Little Island Road in West Falmouth, on Buzzards Bay at the entrance to West Falmouth Harbor. A 1,000-foot stretch of soft white sand is scattered with glacial-erratic boulders left from the last ice age; access is on foot only, with no public parking.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Season
Open year-round, one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Town of Falmouth (conservation restriction, since 1975)
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
None
Spaces0
No public parking available; access is on foot only.
Access points along this beach
Little Island Road end
Foot access only
What's here
Not here
No info kiosk
No confirmed facilities of any kind on site.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Little Island Beach Preserve 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 Little Island Beach Preserve 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.
Is there parking at Little Island Beach Preserve?
No. There is no public parking; the preserve is reached on foot only.
What's the water temperature at Little Island Beach Preserve?
Water at Little Island Beach Preserve 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 Little Island Beach Preserve?
Public access restricted to foot travel for fishing, hiking, and nature study, from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
Can you swim at Little Island Beach Preserve?
Yes. Little Island Beach Preserve has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Is there an entry fee at Little Island Beach Preserve?
No, entry is free.