Swansea Town Beach is the town's main public beach, a sandy strand on Mount Hope Bay at Ocean Grove near the Rhode Island line. It has a bathhouse, a playground right next to the sand, and a boat ramp at the north end of the peninsula where swimming is not allowed.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $20/day (resident and non-resident); $40/season resident-only pass (500 available, unsold passes open to non-residents after Aug 1)
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Gates open 9:00 AM, locked at dusk; beach facilities operate 9:00 AM-5:00 PM daily, weather permitting
Season
Open daily, gates 9:00 AM to dusk, year-round; lifeguards only during the summer season
Accessibility
Ample handicap-accessible and veterans' parking in the paved lot; accessible portable restroom at Ramp #3
Dogs
Not allowed on any beach area (except service animals); $25 first offense, $50 second, $100 subsequent
Managed by
Town of Swansea (formerly Beach Committee, disbanded March 2024; operations continue under the town)
(508) 678-2981 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$20/day (resident and non-resident); $40/season resident-only pass (500 available, unsold passes open to non-residents after Aug 1)StickerSeason pass available at the Beach Shack with proof of residency
Town Beach main lot (Ocean Grove Ave)
Town Beach main lot (Ocean Grove Ave)
Cost$20/day (resident and non-resident); $40/season resident-only pass (500 available, unsold passes open to non-residents…Spacesunconfirmed
One free hour available for playground visits or a short beach walk; accessible/veteran spaces provided
Access points along this beach
Main beach entrance
Off Ocean Grove Avenue, gates open 9 AM
Ramp #3
Accessible portable restroom located here; near the boat ramp no-swim zone
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Beach house; Accessible Porta-Jon at Ramp #3
Showers
Rinse stations at the beach house
Changing rooms
In the updated bathhouse
Not here
No drinking water
Not mentioned in official facilities list; unconfirmed as absent
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Swansea Town 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 Swansea Town Beach in Swansea open today?
Swansea Town 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.
Are dogs allowed at Swansea Town Beach?
No, except service animals. Fines run $25 to $100 for repeat violations.
What does it cost to park at Town Beach?
$20 per vehicle per day for residents and non-residents, or a $40 season pass for Swansea residents.
When are lifeguards on duty?
From June 12 through Labor Day, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, weather permitting.
Are there restrooms at Swansea Town Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What's the water temperature at Swansea Town Beach?
Water at Swansea Town 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 Swansea Town Beach?
Swim at your own risk; the town assumes no liability for injury, theft, or property damage. Animals (except service animals) not allowed on any beach area. Alcoholic beverages banned on the beach, in vehicles, on roadways, in parking areas, and at the boat launch. Fires, grilling, and barbecue…
Can you swim at Swansea Town Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Swansea Town 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.