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Mattapoisett Town Beach
4.6★ · 101 Google ratings · Mattapoisett, Rhode Island
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
475 yd away · about 14 spaces · paid
Walk
110 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Water
71°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
4 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 13 samples clean · 2025
Map of Mattapoisett Town Beach
Guide
Good to know
Best for quick dips, not all-day trips
This small beach works well for a brief swim or lunch stop without needing extensive gear like coolers and umbrellas.
Bring swimwear and plan to rinse
Restrooms and shower facilities are available, which reviewers specifically praised for rinsing off after swimming.
Go for scenery over swimming conditions
The beach offers beautiful views of the bay, lighthouse, and town waterfront, plus great sunrise and sunset watching.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2025
Plan for parking fees or residency
Non-residents pay $10 per day during season, or can park on nearby side streets and walk.
Arrive early in summer
The beach gets very busy during peak season, so morning visits offer a less crowded experience.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
67°F · overcast
Water
71°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.2 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the NNW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:48 | High tide | ↑ |
| 06:56 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:17 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:14 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 12:58 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 30 Water St, Mattapoisett, MA 02739
🅿 Parking 475 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 110 ft away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Mattapoisett Town Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 475 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Mattapoisett Town Beach?
110 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Mattapoisett Town 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.
