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
Water not monitored off-season
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?
Brayton Point 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.
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?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Brayton Point 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.