A stretch of shoreline on Mount Hope Bay near the west end of Ripley Street, used for walking, fishing and casual swimming rather than as a fully staffed municipal beach. It is quieter and less built-up than Pierce Beach, and the town posts no facility list for it.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Accessibility
No accessible route to the shore is posted, and there is no marked accessible parking near the Ripley Street end. Call the Recreation Department at 508-646-2800 to ask what the ground is like before you go.
Managed by
Town of Somerset
508-646-2800 · WebsiteTides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Brayton Point Beach by month, in °F| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Water °F | 41° | 39° | 43° | 49° | 58° | 68° | 76° | 75° | 70° | 62° | 54° | 45° |
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Monthly averages from NOAA, Fall River (2022 to 2024). Today's reading is in the conditions above.
Common questions
Is Brayton Point Beach in Somerset 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.
What's the water temperature at Brayton Point Beach?
Water at Brayton Point Beach averages about 39°F in February and 76°F in July, based on NOAA readings at Fall River from 2022 to 2024. For today's temperature, see the conditions above.
What rules should I know at Brayton Point Beach?
No alcohol, open fires, or glass containers.
Can you swim at Brayton Point Beach?
Yes. Brayton Point Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.