A rocky-cornered cove off Puritan Road with a sandier center stretch; the corners are locally known for tidepooling at low tide. It runs guarded and busy through midsummer, then quiet the rest of the year.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker free with Recreation sticker
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Guarded 10am-4pm, late June through mid-August
From late JuneSeason
Open year-round with no gate; guarded swimming hours run late June to mid-August only
Accessibility
No dedicated ramp or mat confirmed at Eisman's itself; the town's two free loaner beach wheelchairs are reserved through Swampscott Police (781-595-1111) and picked up from a locker at Fisherman's Beach, then can be brought to any town…
Dogs
Dogs are barred from town beaches between May 20 and October 1. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Managed by
Swampscott Recreation Department
781-596-8854 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
Costfree with Recreation stickerStickerresident $25/yr in person, seniors 65+ $10/yr
Phillips Park lot, 585 Humphrey St
Phillips Park lot, 585 Humphrey St
Costfree with Recreation sticker
shared lot for Whales, Eisman's/New Ocean House beaches
Access points along this beach
Puritan Road beach entrance
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Eisman's Beach in Swampscott 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.
Is Eisman's Beach good for tidepooling?
The rocky corners at each end are locally known for tidepooling at low tide, while the center is sandier and better suited to swimming.
Is there parking at Eisman's Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (free with Recreation sticker). Phillips Park lot, 585 Humphrey St
What rules should I know at Eisman's Beach?
The rocky corners get slippery at low tide and there is no lifeguard outside the late June to mid-August season. No dogs May 20-Oct 1; no open fires (only Fisherman's Beach permits cooking fires).
Can you swim at Eisman's Beach?
Yes. Eisman's 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 Eisman's Beach?
Dogs are barred from town beaches between May 20 and October 1. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Is there an entry fee at Eisman's Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Eisman's Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. free with Recreation sticker.