A small, calm-water beach on Vineyard Haven outer harbor at the Beach Road drawbridge connecting Oak Bluffs and Tisbury, popular for its protected water and boat-watching rather than surf.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Season
Year-round public access; managed rules season is April 1 - September 15
Dogs
Dogs strictly prohibited April 1 - August 31 (nesting season). September 1-15, dogs prohibited 9:00am-5:00pm. Allowed off-leash-season rules do not apply; check current-year Dukes County rules for leash requirement outside the ban window.
Allowed now · ban starts April 1Managed by
Dukes County Beach Management
(508) 696-3840 · WebsiteGetting in
Access points along this beach
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Eastville 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 Eastville Beach in Oak Bluffs open today?
Eastville 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.
Are dogs allowed at Eastville Beach?
Not from April 1 through August 31 (nesting season). September 1-15 they're banned 9am-5pm. Outside those windows, check current Dukes County rules.
No, it's unguarded; swim at your own risk.
What's the water temperature at Eastville Beach?
Water at Eastville 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 Eastville Beach?
No lifeguards; swim at your own risk. No open fires. Dogs banned April 1 - August 31; restricted hours September 1-15.
Can you swim at Eastville Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Eastville 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 Eastville Beach?
No, entry is free.