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
Water not monitored off-season
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 checked Jul 14, 2026
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?
Knubble Beach 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 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?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Knubble Beach 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.
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.