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
Water not monitored off-season
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.
Worth knowing
- The beach contains glacial erratic boulders left behind by the last ice age.
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?
Little Island Beach Preserve 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 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?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Little Island Beach Preserve 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.
Is there an entry fee at Little Island Beach Preserve?
No, entry is free.