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Trunk River Beach
4.5★ · 27 Google ratings · Falmouth, Massachusetts
✓ Parking✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 160 ft away · about 7 spaces
Walk
60 ft · under a minute
Water
71°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
1 ft range today
Sand
300 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 26 samples clean · 2025
Map of Trunk River Beach
Guide
Good to know
Good spot for a quick swim break
The water is great for cooling off if you're cycling the nearby Shining Sea Bike Path.
Search for sea glass while walking
The beach stretches long enough for extended walks, and reviewers report finding sea glass.
Wear water shoes or sandals
The beach is rocky with broken shells, making barefoot walking uncomfortable without proper footwear.
Arrive early to secure parking
Parking is very limited, especially when bike trail users stop by to cool off.
Check tide before visiting
At least one reviewer noted perfect conditions at high tide, suggesting timing affects the experience.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
70°F · overcast
Water
71°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.6 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:57 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:38 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:15 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 3:45 AM.
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📍 Falmouth, MA 02540
🅿 Parking 160 ft from the listing, Trunk River Beach Parking
🌊 Water 60 ft away, under a minute walk
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Common questions
Where do you park at Trunk River Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 160 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Trunk River Beach?
60 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 Trunk River 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.
