Crescent Beach is an ocean beach in Hull, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Dogs
Dogs are prohibited on Hull's town beach June 1 through September 15; leashed dogs are welcome the rest of the year. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Banned now · back September 15Getting in
Access points along this beach
Getting to the beach
Public entrance on Driftway via stairs; additional town stairs at Summit Ave. Sand beach, town-owned.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Crescent Beach in Hull open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Can you swim at Crescent Beach?
Crescent Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Crescent Beach?
Dogs are prohibited on Hull's town beach June 1 through September 15; leashed dogs are welcome the rest of the year. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.