Long Point Wildlife Refuge is an ocean beach in West Tisbury, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Reservation required $25/day non-member vehicle (mid-June–mid-Sept); $15 for Trustees household members; free for Contributing-level members+; pedestrians/bikes free, no reservation
In effect now · free after mid-SepSwimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Dogs
Dogs must be restrained from running at large or kept within their owner's immediate control. Voice control is allowed, so this is not a leash mandate. The Animal Control Officer may pick up and impound a dog that is not restrained or…
Getting in
Parking
Reservation required
Cost$25/day non-member vehicle (mid-June–mid-Sept); $15 for Trustees household members; free for Contributing-level members+; pedestrians/bikes free, no reservation
Ocean (Atlantic) side of the same Trustees of Reservations Long Point Wildlife Refuge as the Great Pond listing, one reservation/fee system covers the whole refuge.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Long Point Wildlife Refuge 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 Long Point Wildlife Refuge 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.
Is there parking at Long Point Wildlife Refuge, and what does it cost?
Reservation required ($25/day non-member vehicle (mid-June–mid-Sept); $15 for Trustees household members; free for Contributing-level members+; pedestrians/bikes free, no reservation). Ocean (Atlantic) side of the same Trustees of Reservations Long Point Wildlife Refuge as the Great Pond listing, one reservation/fee system covers the whole refuge.
What's the water temperature at Long Point Wildlife Refuge?
Water at Long Point Wildlife Refuge 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 Long Point Wildlife Refuge?
Yes. Long Point Wildlife Refuge has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Long Point Wildlife Refuge?
Dogs must be restrained from running at large or kept within their owner's immediate control. Voice control is allowed, so this is not a leash mandate. The Animal Control Officer may pick up and impound a dog that is not restrained or controlled. Posted signs at the site take precedence.