One of Cape Cod's most popular beaches: soft white sand and calm, warm, shallow Buzzards Bay water on a wide crescent in North Falmouth. It is split into a resident section and a non-resident (public, paid-parking) section, each with its own bathhouse.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Free with resident sticker
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Staffed 7 days a week; most beaches 9am-5pm (Old Silver Public opens 8am on weekends); lifeguards off duty 5pm; restrooms close 4:45pm.
Season
Beach open year-round; lifeguarded/staffed season late June through Labor Day.
Accessibility
Seasonal Mobi-Mats run from both parking lots to the high-tide line; handicap-accessible restrooms/bathhouse; ramp to the beach; Mobi-chair and beach wheelchair available by reservation at (508) 548-8623, delivered 10am-3:30pm daily.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited May 1-Oct 1 (incl. in parked cars); allowed Oct 1-Apr 30, leashed. Service dogs always permitted.
Managed by
Falmouth Beach Department
(508) 548-8623 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostFree with resident stickerStickerFalmouth resident beach sticker required in summer
Old Silver Beach - Resident lot
Old Silver Beach - Resident lot
CostFree with resident stickerSpacesunconfirmed
Bathhouse, food, ramp to beach.
Old Silver Beach - Public (non-resident) lot
Cost$30/daySpacesunconfirmed
Bathhouse, food.
Access points along this beach
Resident-side entrance
Quaker Road
Non-resident (public) entrance
Quaker Road
Mobi-Mat access path (resident side)
Mobi-Mat access path (public side)
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Near the resident parking lot; Near the non-resident lot
Showers
Outdoor showers at both restroom buildings · seasonal
Changing rooms
At both restroom buildings · seasonal
Concessions
Food available at both sections · seasonal
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Old Silver 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 Old Silver 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.
Is Old Silver Beach wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Seasonal Mobi-Mats run from both parking lots to the high-tide line, and a Mobi-chair or beach wheelchair can be reserved by calling the Beach Department.
Is there parking at Old Silver Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Free with resident sticker). Old Silver Beach - Resident lot
Are there restrooms at Old Silver 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 Old Silver Beach?
Water at Old Silver 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 Old Silver Beach?
No dogs May 1-Oct 1.
Can you swim at Old Silver Beach?
Yes. Old Silver 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 Old Silver Beach?
Dogs prohibited May 1-Oct 1 (incl. in parked cars); allowed Oct 1-Apr 30, leashed. Service dogs always permitted.
Is there an entry fee at Old Silver Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Old Silver Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Free with resident sticker.