A DPH-monitored swimming spot at the far south end of Orleans near the Harwich line, described in regional swim guides as a small, scenic bay beach good for a warm-water dip or sailboarding. The exact landing this DPH site corresponds to could not be pinned down with confidence; see the flagged discrepancy below.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot Effectively no dedicated parking (roughly two spaces reported)
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
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. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
From early JuneSeason
General town rule: beach/park areas closed to the public from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise, unless otherwise posted
Managed by
Town of Orleans Department of Public Works & Natural Resources
508-240-3790 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
CostEffectively no dedicated parking (roughly two spaces reported)
Landing at coordinates 41.7338, -69.9910 (exact name/road unconfirmed)
Details unconfirmed
Landing at coordinates 41.7338, -69.9910 (exact name/road unconfirmed)
CostEffectively no dedicated parking (roughly two spaces reported)
Access points along this beach
Roadside landing (exact name unconfirmed)
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Little Pleasant Bay Beach 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 Little Pleasant Bay Beach in Orleans open today?
Little Pleasant Bay 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.
Is there parking at Little Pleasant Bay Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (Effectively no dedicated parking (roughly two spaces reported)). Landing at coordinates 41.7338, -69.9910 (exact name/road unconfirmed)
What's the water temperature at Little Pleasant Bay Beach?
Water at Little Pleasant Bay Beach 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.
What rules should I know at Little Pleasant Bay Beach?
Town-wide beach/park rules apply if this is town-owned: no alcohol, no littering, no open fires.
Can you swim at Little Pleasant Bay Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Little Pleasant Bay 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 Little Pleasant Bay Beach?
No, entry is free.