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
Allowed water tested by the state
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
Allowed now · ban starts Nov 1Managed 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
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Wessagusset Beach in Weymouth 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 there parking at Wessagusset Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). North Street lot
Can you swim at Wessagusset Beach?
Yes. Wessagusset 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 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.