A brackish pond shoreline in West Yarmouth best known today for the Meadowbrook Conservation Area's 310-foot boardwalk to its north shore rather than as a maintained swimming beach; whether an actual town-designated swim beach exists here is unconfirmed.
What to expect
Hours
Yarmouth's staffed beaches run lifeguards and gate attendants 8am to 4pm through the summer season.
Lifeguard
No lifeguard indicated; not on the Town's staffed-beach lists.
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.
Birdwatching
Allowed Year-round
Managed by
Town of Yarmouth Conservation/Recreation Division
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Access points along this beach
Getting to the beach
Nearest documented access is the Meadowbrook Conservation Area boardwalk/parking.
Worth knowing
- This location may overlap with or be adjacent to the Meadowbrook Conservation Area boardwalk on Swan Pond's north shore rather than being a separate swim beach.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Swan Pond 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 Swan Pond Beach in Yarmouth open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-11-06). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Nearby coverage describes the pond primarily as a boardwalk/nature-viewing spot.
What's the water temperature at Swan Pond Beach?
Water at Swan Pond 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.
Are dogs allowed at Swan Pond 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.