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Kings North

OpenOcean beach · Swampscott, MA
Kings North, Swampscott, Massachusetts
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No swimming today: a failed bacteria test in the latest state posting. The beach itself stays open.

Right now
Swim advisory
water test · MA DPH · latest posting

Kings North is an ocean beach in Swampscott, Massachusetts.

What to expect

Parking
Street parking Free
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Water
Ocean (salt)

Getting in

Parking
Street parking
CostFree
Town treats King's Beach as one stretch of Humphrey Street (Lynn line to the restaurants), no sticker required anywhere on Humphrey St for King's Beach. Fills up on hot weekends.

Common questions

Is Kings North in Swampscott open today?
Under a swimming advisory as of the latest MA DPH posting. The beach itself stays open, but swimming isn't recommended (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Kings North, and what does it cost?
Street parking (Free). Town treats King's Beach as one stretch of Humphrey Street (Lynn line to the restaurants), no sticker required anywhere on Humphrey St for King's Beach. Fills up on hot weekends.

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-07-16.