A small Fore River beach in North Weymouth with skyline views, reached down a flight of concrete steps from a hilltop lot. A paved shoreline walkway links it to George Lane Beach a short distance north.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Season
Open year-round, dawn to dusk
Accessibility
No ADA beach access listed; entry is via roughly 50 concrete steps down to the shoreline walkway, with access ramps at both ends of the walkway
Dogs
Dogs banned on Weymouth beaches most of the year (service dogs excepted); a trial program allows leashed dogs with current license and rabies tag Nov 1 to Apr 15
Banned now · back Apr 15Managed by
Weymouth Recreation Department
781-682-6124 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
North Street lot
Details unconfirmed
Wessagusset Road hilltop lot
CostfreeSpaces~30
Access points along this beach
Wessagusset Road hilltop stairs
about 50 concrete steps down to the shoreline walkway
Shoreline walkway to George Lane Beach
0.2-mile paved connector
Worth knowing
- Site of the 1622 Wessagusset Colony, one of the earliest English settlements in Massachusetts
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Wessagusset Beach in Weymouth open today?
Wessagusset 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 there parking at Wessagusset Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). North Street lot
Can you swim at Wessagusset Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Wessagusset 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.
Are dogs allowed at Wessagusset Beach?
Dogs banned on Weymouth beaches most of the year (service dogs excepted); a trial program allows leashed dogs with current license and rabies tag Nov 1 to Apr 15
Is there an entry fee at Wessagusset Beach?
No, entry is free.