The larger of the two Swifts Neck beaches, a long sandy shoreline with a grassy border in a residential West Wareham neighborhood. It has a concrete boat ramp at the north end and is the one Swifts-area beach open to non-residents by day pass.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Accessibility
Not ADA accessible.
Lifeguard
No lifeguard on duty.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the beach.
Shellfishing
Allowed with Town recreational shellfish permit
Managed by
Wareham Department of Natural Resources
508-291-3100 · WebsiteGetting in
Access points along this beach
Main lot
Two large paved lots.
What's here
Facilities
Boat Ramp
Concrete ramp, high-tide launches best; low-draft only at low tide.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Swift's Beach in Wareham open today?
Swift's 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.
There's a concrete ramp at the north end of the beach, workable at high tide; at low tide only shallow-draft boats can launch.
What rules should I know at Swift's Beach?
No lifeguard on duty. Dogs not permitted on the beach.
Can you swim at Swift's Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Swift's 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 Swift's Beach?
Dogs prohibited on the beach.
Is there an entry fee at Swift's Beach?
No, entry is free.