Snow Shore Landing is an Orleans town landing onto the Nauset Harbor estuary. Parking needs a resident permit from June 15 to September 15, 9am to 5pm.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
General town park/beach hours; resident-sticker enforcement 9am-5pm, mid-June to mid-September
From mid-JuneSeason
General town rule: closed to the public 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Town of Orleans Department of Public Works & Natural Resources
508-240-3790 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
StickerOrleans resident sticker required 9:00am-5:00pm, mid-June to mid-September; adjoining Snow Shore Road toward Seal Lane is also resident-sticker restricted during the same hours/season
Snow Shore Road landing lot
Details unconfirmed
Snow Shore Road landing lot
Spaces~12, unpaved
Access points along this beach
Snow Shore Road carry-in landing
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Snow Shore 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 Snow Shore Beach in Orleans open today?
Snow Shore 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 launch a kayak here?
Yes, it is a carry-in town landing. Parking needs an Orleans resident permit from June 15 to September 15, 9am to 5pm.
Is there parking at Snow Shore Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker. Snow Shore Road landing lot
What's the water temperature at Snow Shore Beach?
Water at Snow Shore 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 Snow Shore Beach?
Protected water inside Nauset Harbor estuary but with strong current in some channels; avoid the narrow outflow to the open ocean where large swells break. No alcohol, no littering, no open fires (town-wide beach/park rule).
Can you swim at Snow Shore Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Snow Shore 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 Snow Shore Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Snow Shore Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker.