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Cape Cod National Seashore (MA 02650)
4.8★ · 24 Google ratings · Chatham, Massachusetts
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
225 yd · 3 min
Water
71°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
6 ft range today
Sand
275 yd from the water to the back
Map of Cape Cod National Seashore (MA 02650)
Guide
Good to know
Come for ocean waves and dunes
The beach offers substantial Atlantic waves and well-preserved sand dunes that remain largely undeveloped.
Expect pebbles and rocks, not shells
The beach features colorful stones and rocks rather than shells, which may matter if you collect.
Plan for a long beach walk
Over 20 miles of uninterrupted beach make this ideal for extended hiking rather than a quick swim.
Check trail conditions before visiting
Visit the Salt Pond Visitor Center or check current conditions, as trails like Nauset Marsh have undergone storm.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · overcast
Water
71°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.8 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
5 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:20 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 05:51 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:09 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:05 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 3:45 AM.
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Cape Cod National Seashore?
225 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Cape Cod National Seashore 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.
