A small, quiet town beach at the end of Owen Little Way next to the Vineyard Haven Yacht Club. It has a swim platform with a ladder and a wheelchair-accessible path to the water, but the lot is tiny and fills fast in summer.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible; a swim platform with a ladder helps with water entry.
Dogs
A dog must be leash restrained whenever it is off its owner's or keeper's premises. There is no seasonal exception and no off-leash allowance.
Managed by
Tisbury Parks, Open Space & Recreation
508-696-4220 · WebsiteGetting in
Access points along this beach
Swim platform
platform with ladder
What's here
Facilities
Picnic area
a single picnic bench
Dock
dinghy/kayak rack storage
Not here
No drinking water
no water fountain mentioned on the park page
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Owen Little Way Beach by month, in °F| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Water °F | 39° | 37° | 41° | 48° | 56° | 66° | 73° | 74° | 70° | 62° | 54° | 44° |
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Monthly averages from NOAA, Woods Hole (2022 to 2024). Today's reading is in the conditions above.
Common questions
Is Owen Little Way Beach in Tisbury open today?
Owen Little Way 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.
Is this the same beach as Tisbury Town Beach?
Locals sometimes call it Tisbury Town Beach, but it is the same place as Owen Little Way Beach, not a separate site.
What's the water temperature at Owen Little Way Beach?
Water at Owen Little Way Beach averages about 37°F in February and 74°F in August, based on NOAA readings at Woods Hole from 2022 to 2024. For today's temperature, see the conditions above.
What rules should I know at Owen Little Way Beach?
Open containers of alcohol are banned in public parks and public parking places townwide.
Can you swim at Owen Little Way Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Owen Little Way 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.
Are dogs allowed at Owen Little Way Beach?
A dog must be leash restrained whenever it is off its owner's or keeper's premises. There is no seasonal exception and no off-leash allowance.
Is there an entry fee at Owen Little Way Beach?
No, entry is free.