A small public beach on Nantucket Sound next to the channel jetty into Oak Bluffs Harbor, off East Chop Drive, with shallow, gentle water and views toward the harbor entrance.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Dogs
Under Oak Bluffs' animal control bylaw, dogs must be under immediate control (leash/voice command) in all public parks, beaches and recreation areas year-round, and are banned outright on all Oak Bluffs public beaches May 15 - September…
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Oak Bluffs Parks & Recreation
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Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
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Average water temperature at Marinelli 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 Marinelli Beach in Oak Bluffs open today?
Marinelli 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.
What's the water temperature at Marinelli Beach?
Water at Marinelli 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 Marinelli Beach?
Bonfires and grills not allowed.
Can you swim at Marinelli Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Marinelli 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 Marinelli Beach?
Under Oak Bluffs' animal control bylaw, dogs must be under immediate control (leash/voice command) in all public parks, beaches and recreation areas year-round, and are banned outright on all Oak Bluffs public beaches May 15 - September 15, 8am-5pm.