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South Middle Beach
4.7★ · 98 Google ratings · South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
175 yd away · fills up
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 600 yd away
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
300 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 15 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am
Map of South Middle Beach
Guide
Good to know
Amenities are clean and nearby
Full bathrooms are located right near the beach entrance with no showers, and lifeguards are present.
Go for sunrise or sunset
Reviewers specifically highlight stunning sunrise and sunset views from this beach.
Visit for calm, clear water
The Gulf Stream keeps water warm and relatively seaweed-free compared to neighboring beaches.
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
Parking requires resident permit
Non-residents can park on nearby Judan Way or the Town Lot across the street instead of the main lot.
Expect a walk from parking
The beach entrance requires stairs or a walk through a shaded pine grove, though a carpet walkway covers.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · overcast
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.8 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:40 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 06:50 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:53 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 19:08 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 3:43 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 41 Shoreside Dr, South Yarmouth, MA 02664
🅿 Parking 175 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 600 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at South Middle Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 175 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at South Middle Beach?
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 South Middle Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 600 yd from the listing.
When is South Middle Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 8am and the busiest at Sat 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
