Sepiessa Point Reservation is an ocean beach in West Tisbury, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
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
Free
CostFree
Martha's Vineyard Land Bank reservation, open to the general public. Very limited trailhead parking (only a few cars); no drive-up beach lot, access to the Tisbury Great Pond barrier beach is via trail or by canoe/kayak.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Sepiessa Point Reservation 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 Sepiessa Point Reservation in West Tisbury open today?
Sepiessa Point Reservation 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.
Is there parking at Sepiessa Point Reservation, and what does it cost?
Free (Free). Martha's Vineyard Land Bank reservation, open to the general public. Very limited trailhead parking (only a few cars); no drive-up beach lot, access to the Tisbury Great Pond barrier beach is via trail or by canoe/kayak.
What's the water temperature at Sepiessa Point Reservation?
Water at Sepiessa Point Reservation 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 Sepiessa Point Reservation?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Sepiessa Point Reservation 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 Sepiessa Point Reservation?
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.