A mid-sized stretch of sand near the Parkers River area of South Yarmouth. It is not on the town's official beach roster and its public status is unclear.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Yarmouth's staffed beaches run lifeguards and gate attendants 8am to 4pm through the summer season. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Dogs
Dogs are banned at Seagull Beach and Grey's Beach April 1 through Labor Day, and at all other Yarmouth beaches May 15 through Labor Day; leashed dogs are welcome off-season. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Managed by
Town of Yarmouth Recreation/Parks Division
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- Is Beachwood Beach public or an association beach? A state beach-testing reference to 'Beachwood Assoc.' raises the possibility this is (or is confused with) a private association-monitored beach; not listed on the Town's current official Saltwater Beaches page.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Beachwood Beach by month, in °F| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Water °F | 40° | 39° | 42° | 49° | 55° | 63° | 69° | 68° | 66° | 60° | 50° | 44° |
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Monthly averages from NOAA, Chatham (2022 to 2024). Today's reading is in the conditions above.
Common questions
Is Beachwood Beach in Yarmouth open today?
Beachwood 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.
What's the water temperature at Beachwood Beach?
Water at Beachwood Beach averages about 39°F in February and 69°F in July, based on NOAA readings at Chatham from 2022 to 2024. For today's temperature, see the conditions above.
What rules should I know at Beachwood Beach?
No alcohol on any Yarmouth beach or town property (town-wide rule).
Can you swim at Beachwood Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Beachwood 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 Beachwood Beach?
Dogs are banned at Seagull Beach and Grey's Beach April 1 through Labor Day, and at all other Yarmouth beaches May 15 through Labor Day; leashed dogs are welcome off-season. Posted signs at the site take precedence.