Mayo Beach is an ocean beach in Wellfleet, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
No gate; open access.
Season
Open access year-round.
Dogs
Dogs banned entirely, year-round, at all times.
Getting in
Access points along this beach
Worth knowing
- Wellfleet's Beach Office, where beach stickers and fire permits are sold, is at 255 Commercial Street and opens June 1 for the season; office hours are daily 9 to 4.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Mayo Beach in Wellfleet open today?
Mayo 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.
No. Mayo Beach is one of five Wellfleet beaches with a year-round, all-hours dog ban.
Do I need a beach sticker to park at Mayo Beach?
No. The town's parking rules list the beach lots that require a Wellfleet Parking Permit and Mayo Beach is not among them.
Can you swim at Mayo Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Mayo 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.
Is there an entry fee at Mayo Beach?
No, entry is free.