Known locally as The Knubble for a granite outcrop at its tip, this small barrier beach guards the Westport River inlet with views across Buzzards Bay. The lot is small and closes periodically, so it rewards an early arrival.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker $50/yr resident sticker ($25 senior) per official town regs; one listing cites $30/$15
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset
Season
Open half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset
Entry fee
Resident beach sticker required year-round; town regulations doc lists $50/yr ($25 senior), a listing lists $30/yr ($15 senior), figures conflict, not resolved
Accessibility
ADA accessible with beach access mats
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Town of Westport Beach Committee
(508) 636-1000 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
Cost$50/yr resident sticker ($25 senior) per official town regs; one listing cites $30/$15StickerWestport Town Beach pass
Beach Avenue lot (Knubble access)
Details unconfirmed
Beach Avenue lot (Knubble access)
Cost$50/yr resident sticker ($25 senior) per official town regs; one listing cites $30/$15
Access points along this beach
Beach Avenue entrance
beach access mats run from the lot to the sand
What's here
Not here
No drinking water
no facilities documented at this access point beyond the beach mats
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Knubble 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.
Is Knubble Beach wheelchair accessible?
Yes, beach access mats are available at the Beach Avenue entrance, though the lot itself is small and periodically closed.
Is there parking at Knubble Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker ($50/yr resident sticker ($25 senior) per official town regs; one listing cites $30/$15). Beach Avenue lot (Knubble access)
What rules should I know at Knubble Beach?
Barrier beach protecting the Westport River inlet; erosion-prone from coastal storms and sea-level rise.
Can you swim at Knubble Beach?
Yes. Knubble Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Is there an entry fee at Knubble Beach?
Yes, Resident beach sticker required year-round; town regulations doc lists $50/yr ($25 senior), a listing lists $30/yr ($15 senior), figures conflict, not resolved
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Knubble Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. $50/yr resident sticker ($25 senior) per official town regs; one listing cites $30/$15.