A short footpath off Barley Neck Rd drops onto a small strip of shore on the east side of Town Cove, with its own patch of beach and a spot for boat moorings rather than a formal ramp. It reads as a neighborhood cove access more than a destination beach, and it is easy to overlook if you are not looking for landing #27.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Beach parking passes are required 7:30am to 4:30pm from early June through Labor Day (weekends only from late May); the lots are free at all other times.
From early JuneSeason
Open access, no gate; not on the Town's resident-sticker-enforcement list
Managed by
Orleans Natural Resources / Parks & Beaches Department
(508) 240-3775 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
CostNo fee
Landing #27 lot
Details unconfirmed
Landing #27 lot
CostNo feeSpaces~6
Access points along this beach
Landing #27 footpath
leads directly to the small shoreline and mooring area
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Asa's Landing by month, in °F| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Water °F | 40° | 39° | 42° | 49° | 55° | 63° | 69° | 68° | 66° | 60° | 50° | 44° |
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Monthly averages from NOAA, Chatham (2022 to 2024). Today's reading is in the conditions above.
Common questions
Is Asa's Landing in Orleans open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Asa's Landing, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (No fee). Landing #27 lot
What's the water temperature at Asa's Landing?
Water at Asa's Landing averages about 39°F in February and 69°F in July, based on NOAA readings at Chatham from 2022 to 2024. For today's temperature, see the conditions above.
Can you swim at Asa's Landing?
Yes. Asa's Landing has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Is there an entry fee at Asa's Landing?
None