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East Beach

OpenOcean beach · Westport, MAUpdated Sep 13, 2026

Today's conditions at East Beach

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

A rocky, unguarded stretch near the Dartmouth line where cars park nose-in facing the water. Residents come for the views more than swimming, since the shore is rougher than the town's sandier beaches.

What to expect

Parking
Resident sticker $50/yr resident sticker ($25 senior) per official regs (some listings cite $30/$15)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Water
Ocean (salt)
Season
Open access, year-round; town beach sticker required in season
Entry fee
Official town regs list $50/yr ($25 senior) resident sticker; a listing lists $30/$15, figures conflict, not resolved
Dogs
Allowed off-season only (Sep 16-Apr 15), per general town beach rule
Allowed now · ban starts Sep 16
Managed by
Town of Westport Beach Committee (508) 636-1000 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Resident sticker
Cost$50/yr resident sticker ($25 senior) per official regs (some listings cite $30/$15)StickerWestport Town Beach pass
East Beach lot
Details unconfirmed
East Beach lot
Cost$50/yr resident sticker ($25 senior) per official regs (some listings cite $30/$15)
Access points along this beach
Getting to the beach
Ocean-side lot; cars must park facing the water (no parallel parking)

Tides & weather

Common questions

Is East Beach in Westport 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.
Any unusual parking rule here?
Yes, on the ocean side, cars must back in and park facing the water rather than parking parallel to the road.
Can you swim at East Beach?
Yes. East 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 East Beach?
Allowed off-season only (Sep 16-Apr 15), per general town beach rule
Is there an entry fee at East Beach?
Yes, Official town regs list $50/yr ($25 senior) resident sticker; a listing lists $30/$15, figures conflict, not resolved
Do you need a beach sticker to park at East Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. $50/yr resident sticker ($25 senior) per official regs (some listings cite $30/$15).

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BetaSome details on this page are still being confirmed (hours, accessibility-attempted confirmation). 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.