A secluded family beach in a quiet residential area with a gentle slope and a wide sandy area between tides, though a barrier of loose round stones (popples) makes walking difficult in spots, especially at high tide. Big waves after storms make it popular with surfers.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker sticker required, price unconfirmed
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Closed 11:00 pm to 6:00 am, per townwide beach/park regulation.
Season
Open year-round; lifeguard coverage seasonal only.
Accessibility
One dedicated handicapped-plate parking space at the South St./Camborne Way lot; no beach wheelchair or Mobi-Mat documented.
Dogs
Rockport requires a dog on public ways and other public property, parks, recreation areas and school grounds included, to be on a leash or under direct voice control, except in the downtown district, where a leash is required. The…
Banned now · back September 15Surf
Allowed best after storms; subject to townwide surfing-hours rule (not permitted 8am-5pm Jun15-Sep15 without lifeguard authorization)
Managed by
Rockport Parks, Grounds & Beaches Division
978-546-3525 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
Coststicker required, price unconfirmedStickerresident or non-resident beach sticker
Seaview St. lot
Details unconfirmed
Seaview St. lot
Coststicker required, price unconfirmed
Serves Cape Hedge and Long Beach only; does not authorize parking where 'Resident (Sticker) Parking Only' is posted.
South St. before Camborne Way
Costfree
Unrestricted parking on the east side.
South St. after Camborne Way
Costfree with resident sticker
Includes one space reserved for handicapped plates, facing the beach.
Access points along this beach
Pedestrian bridge from Long Beach
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Cape Hedge Beach in Rockport 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.
Why is the sand at Cape Hedge sometimes gone?
At high tide a barrier of loose round stones (popples) covers much of the beach; the wide sandy area only shows between tides.
Can I park without a sticker at Cape Hedge?
Yes, on South St. before Camborne Way, which is unrestricted; the Seaview St. lot itself requires a resident or non-resident beach sticker.
What rules should I know at Cape Hedge Beach?
If no lifeguard is on duty, swimmers enter the water at their own risk. Jumping from rocks is prohibited on all beaches at all times. Subject to marine weather and strong tides; the popple-stone barrier makes footing difficult, especially at high tide. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on all…
Can you swim at Cape Hedge Beach?
Yes. Cape Hedge Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Cape Hedge Beach?
Rockport requires a dog on public ways and other public property, parks, recreation areas and school grounds included, to be on a leash or under direct voice control, except in the downtown district, where a leash is required. The downtown district runs from the shoreline at King Street south to…
Is there an entry fee at Cape Hedge Beach?
No, entry is free.