Brant Rock is a small village beach behind a seawall at the mouth of Green Harbor, broken up by rock groins, with a compact town lot that fills on hot weekends. It draws mostly neighborhood families rather than day trippers from outside town.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot Beach-descriptions page lists non-resident day rates of $15 Mon-Fri / $20 Sat-Sun-holiday; the 2026 sticker page instead quotes a town-wide non-resident schedule of $30/35/40 sold only at Rexhame. The two official town pages disagree and…
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Season
Beach open year-round; lifeguards and fee enforcement run Memorial Day-Labor Day
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed on Marshfield beaches year-round; unleashed dogs prohibited. No separate seasonal dog ban is posted for Marshfield beaches, unlike many Massachusetts towns.
Managed by
Marshfield Beach Department (Recreation)
781-563-0063 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
CostBeach-descriptions page lists non-resident day rates of $15 Mon-Fri / $20 Sat-Sun-holiday; the 2026 sticker page instead quotes a town-wide non-resident schedule of $30/35/40 sold only at Rexhame. The two official town pages disagree and…
Brant Rock lot / on-street
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Brant Rock lot / on-street
CostBeach-descriptions page lists non-resident day rates of $15 Mon-Fri / $20 Sat-Sun-holiday; the 2026 sticker page…
Resident sticker ($65/season) accepted; stickers themselves are sold only at Rexhame Beach.
Access points along this beach
Ocean Street/Dyke Road entrance
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Brant Rock Beach in Marshfield open today?
Brant Rock 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.
Can I bring my dog to Brant Rock Beach?
Yes, on a leash, year-round; the town does not post a seasonal dog ban here the way many Massachusetts beaches do.
Wood bonfires are not allowed; only a permitted charcoal or gas cookout with a Fire Department permit obtained in advance is allowed.
Is there parking at Brant Rock Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (Beach-descriptions page lists non-resident day rates of $15 Mon-Fri / $20 Sat-Sun-holiday; the 2026 sticker page instead quotes a town-wide non-resident schedule of $30/35/40 sold only at Rexhame. The two official town pages disagree and…). Brant Rock lot / on-street
What rules should I know at Brant Rock Beach?
Swimmers must follow lifeguard orders on rafts and floats during rough surf or offshore wind. No alcoholic beverages on beaches, seawalls, or public areas. No trash, glass, or smoking on beaches, seawalls, or public areas. No unleashed dogs. No camping, dressing, or undressing on the beach. No…
Can you swim at Brant Rock Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Brant Rock 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.
Is there an entry fee at Brant Rock Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Brant Rock Beach?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. Beach-descriptions page lists non-resident day rates of $15 Mon-Fri / $20 Sat-Sun-holiday; the 2026 sticker page instead quotes a town-wide non-resident schedule of $30/35/40 sold only at Rexhame. The two official town pages disagree and….