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
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
General town park/beach hours; resident-sticker enforcement 9am-5pm, June 15-Sept 15
In effect nowSeason
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, June 15-Sept 15; 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?
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.
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?
Yes. Snow Shore Beach 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 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.