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Duck Harbor

OpenOcean beach · Wellfleet, MAUpdated Sep 13, 2026
Duck Harbor, Wellfleet, Massachusetts
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Today's conditions at Duck Harbor

Right now
Safe to swim
water test · MA DPH · latest posting

Duck Harbor is an ocean beach in Wellfleet, Massachusetts.

What to expect

Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Water
Ocean (salt)
Hours
No gate; open access. Sticker enforcement 9am-5pm in-season.
Season
Open access year-round; parking-sticker enforcement 9am-5pm, 3rd Saturday in June through Labor Day.
Dogs
Leashed at all times May 15 to Oct 15.
Banned now · back Oct 15

Tides & weather

Common questions

Is Duck Harbor in Wellfleet open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Can you swim at Duck Harbor?
Yes. Duck Harbor has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Duck Harbor?
Leashed at all times May 15 to Oct 15.

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BetaSome details on this page are still being confirmed (restrooms, lifeguard, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Swim status from MA DPH; see all MA beaches closed for swimming today. Updated 2026-09-13.