A protected, natural town beach on Buzzards Bay next to Little Sippewissett Marsh, with green beach grass and a tidal creek that creates a gentle 'lazy river' current between beach and marsh. Narrow at high tide but opens up into a tide-pool paradise for kids at low tide.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Sticker parking only, 9am to 5pm; gates lock at 9pm
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
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). That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Season
Open year-round; lifeguarded season in summer.
Accessibility
Beach wheelchairs are delivered to all ten town beaches, 10am to 3:30pm daily; reserve on 508-548-8623 at least a day ahead.
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
CostSticker parking only, 9am to 5pm; gates lock at 9pmStickerFalmouth beach parking sticker, resident or non-resident
Wood Neck Beach lot
Details unconfirmed
Wood Neck Beach lot
CostSticker parking only, 9am to 5pm; gates lock at 9pm
Access points along this beach
Wood Neck Road entrance/lot
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Wood Neck 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 Wood Neck Beach in Falmouth open today?
Wood Neck 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 Wood Neck Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Sticker parking only, 9am to 5pm; gates lock at 9pm). Wood Neck Beach lot
Are there restrooms at Wood Neck 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 Wood Neck Beach?
Water at Wood Neck 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 Wood Neck Beach?
No dogs May 1-Oct 1.
Can you swim at Wood Neck Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Wood Neck 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 Wood Neck Beach?
Dogs prohibited May 1-Oct 1; allowed Oct 1-Apr 30, leashed.
Is there an entry fee at Wood Neck Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Wood Neck Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Sticker parking only, 9am to 5pm; gates lock at 9pm.