Yarmouth's largest and busiest ocean beach, off Seagull Road in West Yarmouth, with a wide dune-backed strand, a bathhouse, food concession, and the town's biggest lot, which regularly fills on summer weekends.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker $25/day non-sticker; free with resident sticker
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Beaches staffed May-September, 8am-4pm.
In effect nowSeason
Staffed/open May-September, 8am-4pm per general town beach hours.
In effect nowAccessibility
Town lists as handicap accessible; beach wheelchair/Mobi-Mat specifics not confirmed.
Lifeguard
Lifeguards on duty in summer; one listing cites 8am-4pm, not confirmed on the official page.
Dogs
Prohibited April 1 through Labor Day (earlier than most other Yarmouth beaches); leashed dogs allowed day after Labor Day to April 1.
Surf
Allowed Occasional swell, unofficial
Managed by
Town of Yarmouth Recreation/Parks Division
508-398-2231 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
Cost$25/day non-sticker; free with resident sticker
Seagull Road main lot
Details unconfirmed
Seagull Road main lot
Cost$25/day non-sticker; free with resident stickerSpaceslarge (Yarmouth's biggest beach lot; exact count not posted)
Largest beach in town.
Access points along this beach
Seagull Road lot/bathhouse
Main entrance
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Seasonal bathhouse with showers
Concessions
Food concession
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Seagull Beach by month, in °F| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|
| Water °F | 40° | 39° | 42° | 49° | 55° | 63° | 69° | 68° | 66° | 60° | 50° | 44° |
|---|
Monthly averages from NOAA, Chatham (2022 to 2024). Today's reading is in the conditions above.
Common questions
Is Seagull Beach in Yarmouth 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 Seagull Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker ($25/day non-sticker; free with resident sticker). Seagull Road main lot
Are there restrooms at Seagull Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What's the water temperature at Seagull Beach?
Water at Seagull 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 Seagull Beach?
No alcohol on any beach or town property. Dogs prohibited April1-Labor Day.
Can you swim at Seagull Beach?
Yes. Seagull 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 Seagull Beach?
Prohibited April 1 through Labor Day (earlier than most other Yarmouth beaches); leashed dogs allowed day after Labor Day to April 1.
Is there an entry fee at Seagull Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Seagull Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. $25/day non-sticker; free with resident sticker.