Lambert's Cove Beach is an ocean beach in West Tisbury, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Closed between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. from June 15 to September 15, the parking lot and the connecting easement included. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
In effect nowSeason
Open year-round. The resident/renter-only sticker restriction is in effect roughly mid-June through mid-September; sources differ slightly on the exact start date (town materials say around June 15, one visitor guide cites Memorial Day)
Dogs
Dogs and horses are banned at Lambert's Cove Beach from June 15 to September 15, at a $50 fine. A 2012 Town Meeting vote, approved by the Attorney General, carved out 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. daily inside that window; a second carve-out…
Banned now · back September 15Managed by
West Tisbury Parks & Recreation Department
508-696-0100 · WebsiteTides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Lambert's Cove 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 Lambert's Cove Beach in West Tisbury 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 non-residents visit at all in summer?
Yes, before 7am or after 5pm, when the sticker/residency restriction isn't enforced. Off-season (roughly Labor Day to mid-June), the beach is open to everyone.
What's the water temperature at Lambert's Cove Beach?
Water at Lambert's Cove 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.
Can you swim at Lambert's Cove Beach?
Yes. Lambert's Cove Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Lambert's Cove Beach?
Dogs and horses are banned at Lambert's Cove Beach from June 15 to September 15, at a $50 fine. A 2012 Town Meeting vote, approved by the Attorney General, carved out 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. daily inside that window; a second carve-out for 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. failed. Posted signs at the site…
Is there an entry fee at Lambert's Cove Beach?
No, entry is free.