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Mackey Beach

OpenOcean beach · Salem, MAUpdated Sep 13, 2026
Mackey, Salem, Massachusetts
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Today's conditions at Mackey Beach

Right now
Safe to swim
water test · MA DPH · latest posting

Mackey Beach is an ocean beach in Salem, Massachusetts.

What to expect

Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Water
Ocean (salt)
Dogs
Salem requires dogs off the owner's property to be leashed and under control; a dog at large on a public beach, park, or mall draws a $50 fine. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Managed by
Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services 978-744-0924 · Website

Tides & weather

Common questions

Is Mackey Beach in Salem 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 you swim at Mackey Beach?
Yes. Mackey 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 Mackey Beach?
Salem requires dogs off the owner's property to be leashed and under control; a dog at large on a public beach, park, or mall draws a $50 fine. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.

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BetaSome details on this page are still being confirmed (coordinates, address, parking). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Swim status from MA DPH; see all MA beaches closed for swimming today. Updated 2026-09-13.