A narrow barrier beach where Lake Tashmoo empties through a jetty-lined cut into Vineyard Sound. One side is warm, shallow lake water good for small kids; the other is cooler, clearer ocean water popular with snorkelers, but currents run strong right at the jetty.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Lifeguard
Lifeguard on duty in summer.
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.
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Tisbury Parks, Open Space & Recreation
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Access points along this beach
The Cut
the jetty-lined inlet channel where the lake meets the Sound; locals just call this stretch "the Cut." Strong current right at the jetty.
What's here
Not here
No drinking water
not 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 Tashmoo 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 Tashmoo Beach in Tisbury open today?
Tashmoo 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 place as Tashmoo Town Beach or Herring Creek Beach?
Yes. All three names refer to the same beach at the mouth of Lake Tashmoo off Herring Creek Road; Tashmoo Beach is the name the town itself uses.
What's the water temperature at Tashmoo Beach?
Water at Tashmoo 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 Tashmoo Beach?
The current runs strong at the jetty where the lake drains into the Sound; swimmers should stay clear of it. Motorized vehicles, including ATVs and dune buggies, are banned on beaches, dunes, flats, and marshes townwide. Open containers of alcohol are banned in public parks and public parking…
Can you swim at Tashmoo Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Tashmoo 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 Tashmoo 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 Tashmoo Beach?
No, entry is free.