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Bass River Beach
4.5★ · 50 Google ratings · Yarmouth, Massachusetts
✓ Parking✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 350 yd away
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Water quality
Good · all 30 samples clean · 2025
Map of Bass River Beach
Guide
Good to know
Plan activities beyond swimming
The fishing pier is a major draw, and the beach works well for picnics, walks, and watching boat traffic.
Visit in off-season for solitude
The beach is nearly empty during winter months and shoulder seasons, making it ideal for peaceful walks.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Bring supplies, no facilities
There are no bathrooms or food vendors on site, so pack what you need for your visit.
Check for seaweed before swimming
Water quality varies by visit, with some days featuring significant seaweed accumulation.
Pay parking fee in summer
Expect a daily fee or sticker requirement during peak season, with free access in off-season.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · overcast
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.8 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:40 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 06:50 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:53 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 19:08 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 3:44 AM.
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📍 Yarmouth, MA 02664
🅿 Parking 350 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
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Where do you park at Bass River Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 350 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Bass River Beach?
150 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Bass River Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
