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Menemsha Public Beach
4.7★ · 54 Google ratings · Chilmark, Massachusetts
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 300 yd away · fills up
Walk
120 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 375 yd away
Water
73°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.9 miles of shoreline
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 3 samples clean · 2025
Map of Menemsha Public Beach
Guide
Good to know
Come for sunset viewing
This beach is widely considered the best sunset spot on Martha's Vineyard with reliably spectacular views.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive well before sunset
Parking fills up fast in the hour before sundown, so plan to arrive early afternoon.
Bring cash for food
Fish markets and restaurants operate steps from the beach, making it easy to grab fresh seafood.
Watch for rocks near shore
Large rocks line the shoreline, so exercise caution when swimming or walking in the water.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · clear
Water
73°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.3 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:15 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:10 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:52 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:40 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:21 AM.
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📍 Chilmark, MA 02535
🅿 Parking 300 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 120 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 375 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Menemsha Public Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 300 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Menemsha Public Beach?
120 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 Menemsha Public Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 375 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
