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Kings South

OpenOcean beach · Swampscott, MA
Kings South, 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 South 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
Same Humphrey Street stretch/policy as Kings North.

Common questions

Is Kings South 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 South, and what does it cost?
Street parking (Free). Same Humphrey Street stretch/policy as Kings North.

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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.