A resident-only, gated beach on South Shore Drive with a 253-car lot across the street and a moderate walk down stairs to the sand; the only Yarmouth beach that excludes non-resident daily/weekly sticker sales.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Resident sticker required, no daily/non-resident sales
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Yarmouth's staffed beaches run lifeguards and gate attendants 8am to 4pm through the summer season.
Entry fee
Residents-only; requires a Yarmouth resident beach sticker ($35 mail-in/$40 online), no daily or non-resident sales.
Accessibility
Town lists as handicap accessible; note the access route involves stairs ('moderate walk with stairs').
Lifeguard
Not mentioned on the town page.
Dogs
Town-wide rule presumed: prohibited May15-Labor Day, leashed allowed off-season.
Managed by
Town of Yarmouth Recreation/Parks Division
508-398-2231 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostResident sticker required, no daily/non-resident sales
South Shore Drive lot (across from beach)
Details unconfirmed
South Shore Drive lot (across from beach)
CostResident sticker required, no daily/non-resident salesSpaces253
Only resident-sticker-restricted beach in Yarmouth.
Access points along this beach
South Shore Drive gate/stairs
Locked, residents only
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Seasonal bathroom facility
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at South Middle 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 South Middle 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.
Only Yarmouth residents/taxpayers with a beach sticker may park here; there are no daily or non-resident sticker sales for this beach.
Is there parking at South Middle Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Resident sticker required, no daily/non-resident sales). South Shore Drive lot (across from beach)
Are there restrooms at South Middle 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 South Middle Beach?
Water at South Middle 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 South Middle Beach?
Access involves stairs; not step-free. No alcohol on any beach or town property.
Can you swim at South Middle Beach?
Yes. South Middle 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 South Middle Beach?
Town-wide rule presumed: prohibited May15-Labor Day, leashed allowed off-season.
Is there an entry fee at South Middle Beach?
Yes, Residents-only; requires a Yarmouth resident beach sticker ($35 mail-in/$40 online), no daily or non-resident sales.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at South Middle Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Resident sticker required, no daily/non-resident sales.