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Craigville Beach, Barnstable
4.3★ · 146 Google ratings · Barnstable, Massachusetts
✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.7 miles of shoreline
Sand
300 yd from the water to the back
Map of Craigville Beach, Barnstable
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2017–2026
Expect warm, calm water ideal for families
The bay water stays warm through July, has minimal waves, and allows wading far out, making it perfect.
Arrive before 9am on weekends
By mid-morning on Saturdays, the beach fills up and good spots become hard to find.
Visit after 4pm to avoid parking fee
Parking is free after 4pm and off-season, though lifeguards leave at 4:30pm during summer.
Bring water shoes or slippers
The sand contains many shells and has larger grains than typical, making barefoot walking uncomfortable.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · overcast
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.5 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the W
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:20 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:41 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:29 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 3:43 AM.
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Questions
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How far is the walk to the water at Craigville Beach, Barnstable?
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 Craigville Beach, Barnstable 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.
