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South End - (Sandy) Beach
4.5★ · 233 Google ratings · Rockland, Maine
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
50 ft away
Walk
100 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 400 yd away
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
8 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
325 yd of shoreline
Sand
190 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 13 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Tue 7pm
Map of South End - (Sandy) Beach
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1Parking2Covered shelter180 ft from the listing
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 5 visitors · 2018–2026
Come for sea glass hunting
The beach is known for abundant sea glass and is a particularly good spot for collectors.
Plan for sunrise photography
The beach faces east and offers excellent views of the harbor, sailboats, and lighthouse at dawn.
Visit at low tide
The beach expands significantly at low tide, revealing more sand and tidal pools with sea creatures.
Wear shoes, not barefoot
The beach has sharp glass and shells mixed into the sand and rocks that can cut feet.
Arrive early in summer
The beach and parking area get crowded with tourists during peak season.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
66°F · partly cloudy
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.0 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 05:31 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:24 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:48 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:34 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 1 Scott St, Rockland, ME 04841
🅿 Parking 50 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 100 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 400 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at South End - (Sandy) Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 50 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at South End - (Sandy) Beach?
100 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 South End - (Sandy) Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 400 yd from the listing.
When is South End - (Sandy) Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 7pm and the busiest at Fri 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
