We love several beaches for different reasons but one of our top choices is Mayflower beach. The tide was going out and we could walk very far out and still be ankle deep. Perfect for young families. Yes, the beach is packed with lots of people, but it is one of our favorites when our grandchildren are visiting because at low tide you can walk way out and the little ones love the tidal pools! Worth a trip! Timothy K.Longmeadow, MA2 reviewsMember since: May 2012. Absolutely beautiful and our family favorite. This particular North (Bay) side beach is a bit unusual, in that the water, usually thought to be colder than the South side of the Cape, is actually warmer due to the warming effect of the Sun on the tidal flats. Melanie H.Somerville, MA2 reviewsMember since: Jun 2020. great for kids, the tidal pools are shallow and warm. 1 Thank MLBJ . Beautiful views! Stay for hours!! The beach has beautiful sand and calm waves. When tide is low there are very long stretches of shallow water and the sand is beautiful. Donna S.Attleboro, MA2 reviewsMember since: Apr 2009. It is heavenly. I even love the little fences that run along the dunes, it adds New England flare! Nice calm waves and tide pools, GREAT for kids! Tom S.canada5 reviewsMember since: Dec 2012, amazing for kids and also for the whole entire family, David T.USA2 reviewsMember since: Jun 2017. This Week. Need to get there early, as the parking lot fills up and closes. Mayflower Beach UV Index updated daily. When the tide goes out, there is so much room to walk, and have dogs run around (off season only). Beautiful, large beach, very sandy, no seaweed, everything wonderful, sandwich bar, indoor bathrooms, outdoor rinse off shower. ], Cynthia P.Ashland, MA2 reviewsMember since: Sep 2020. The tide conditions at Barnstable Harbor, Beach Point, Cape Cod Bay, Massa can diverge from the tide conditions at Chapin Beach. Tracy R.United States2 reviewsMember since: Feb 2018. Sunset was beautiful. Beautiful flat beach with gentle waves and warmer water. Get there early to get parking! Beautiful wide white sand beach. I even love the little fences that run along the dunes, it adds New England flare! It's crowded, but our 8 year old made a handful of friends that day! 2/6/2021: The tide now in Dennis Port, MA is falling.Next high tide is 7:57 am.Next low tide is 1:13 am.Sunset today is 5:06 PM.Sun rise tomorrow is 6:48 AM.The moon phase is Waning Crescent tonight. Date of experience: September 2020. and several outdoor showers and foot-washers to clean off the sand. Jennifer S.Shrewsbury, MA2 reviewsMember since: May 2016. Incredible landscape at this beautiful beach. clean water, small waves and you can walk out 1/4 mile without water going too high. Mayflower tide table for the next week. Next high tide. Paul S.Campbell Hall, NY7 reviewsMember since: Jun 2014. With the low tide in the morning, the beach was vast and the water very clear. ... located along Cape Cod Bay Mayflower is a great place for families with children as there are many shallow pools at low tide. The tide goes way out and the water is clear and low on the sea weed. As you can see on the tide chart, the highest tide of 3.12ft will be at 10:49 pm and the lowest tide of 0.03ft will be at 4:15 am. Die Einstiegszone ist strikt auf den Westteil des Strandes bei … plenty of room for bocci, wiffle ball, corn hole and just tossing a football around! You do need to get there early, especially on weekends, but the days we went later and couldn't get in with our weekly pass, we were able to go to nearby Corporation Beach free of charge...end of summer?? Carol D.Marlborough, MA3 reviewsMember since: Jul 2017, Beautiful beach with long gradual walk into the water. We went to Mayflower beach for sunset on our first night on the Cape and it was AMAZING! Susannah L.United Kingdom2 reviewsMember since: Jul 2018. Good snack shack. I love to walk the pup on Mayflower Beach at low tide. This is a perfect place for families and kids is all ages, Melissa K.Somerville, MA2 reviewsMember since: Jul 2017. The tide conditions at Sesuit Harbor, East Dennis, Cape Cod Bay, Massachus can diverge from the tide conditions at Corporation Beach. It was cleaner, had better sand and seemed more family friendly. Awesome sunsets. Marie S.Canada2 reviewsMember since: Apr 2013. This particular North (Bay) side beach is a bit unusual, in that the water, usually thought to be colder than the South side of the Cape, is actually warmer due to the warming effect of the Sun on the tidal flats. Clear water and light waves during high tide. Ryan O.Bayport, NY2 reviewsMember since: Aug 2018. Get there early because the parking lot gets full very fast. Have been going there for 10plus years. 4:15 AM. Kate T.Westfield, MA2 reviewsMember since: Mar 2015. Mayflower has been my fav beach since I was child. Miles and Miles of Beauty!! 7:17 PM. Perfect for all swimming needs...CRYSTAL CLEAR WATER... Kirsten D.2 reviewsMember since: May 2016. NOAA weather radar, satellite and synoptic charts. Mayflower is the perfect Bayside Beach, complete with full amenities. All Rights Reserved People love this beach at low tide because there are a few hundred feet of tidal flats that form small pools to enjoy and give beachgoers a lot of extra space for a few hours. Julie G.Andover, MA2 reviewsMember since: Jul 2020. The sunsets are INCREDIBLE because the tide goes out so far. At times it was like one big puddle for our 3 year old! The Beach staff / life guards were very helpful to secure any area where glass was found - this is our ultimate beach - We LOVE Mayflower Beach!!!! Chris C.Boston, MA2 reviewsMember since: Mar 2017. Small waves and plenty of room to lay out your stuff without being on top of somebody. The tide is currently rising in Mayflower Beach. Newport Beach, CA 92663 ; Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 ; Newnan, GA 30263 +1 Rentz Memorial Woods State Preserve, IA ; Harriman State Park, ID ; Westville, IN 46391 ; Venice, LA 70091 ; Weather Wind Rainfall Sun Moon UV Tides Swell More This beach was close, within 1 1/2 miles from the house Dennis Vacation Rental ID 19458. The hot sun on the sand warms the water as the tide comes in. Tide forecast from nearby location. Clear Shallow water and soft white sand. We love several beaches for different reasons but one of our top choices is Mayflower beach. I grew up on that beach and it's a great place for children, with calm waves and tides pools filled with critters! You have to leave pretty early to get parking, but this is by far my favorite beach on the cape! Parking is expensive ($25/car) but the is amazing beach of all soft sand and shallow for quite a distance. It had a very picturesque beach, sand and cliff area. Robert W.England2 reviewsMember since: Feb 2014, Don R.CANADA2 reviewsMember since: Jul 2013. We went to Mayflower beach for sunset on our first night on the Cape and it was AMAZING! Home » USA » Massachusetts » Mayflower Beach » weather Info; Weather ; Average temperatures; Tides & sea state; Mayflower Beach. Mayflower Beach, Dennis: See 317 reviews, articles, and 183 photos of Mayflower Beach, ranked No.1 on Tripadvisor among 21 attractions in Dennis. The tide goes out a 1/4 of a mile, leaving plenty of space for seating during low tide, but it can get pretty crowded when the tide comes in, and everyone is forced onto the dry sand. Mayflower Beach is really three beaches in one so you shouldn’t have any trouble finding a spot away from the crowds. Jen M.East Greenbush, NY3 reviewsMember since: Feb 2018. Bring your floating devices, frisbees, and balls w no problem. We had 09 hours and 53 minutes of sun today . If low tide is after 5:00 pm you can park for free in parking lot. Today. There's plenty of shallow water for them to splash in and clean soft sand for them to play with their beach toys. Date of experience: December 2014. Get there early as the parking lot fills up fast! These are the tide predictions from the nearest tide station in Sesuit Harbor, East Dennis, Cape Cod Bay, Massachus, 2.72km E of Corporation Beach. Kelly L.Canada2 reviewsMember since: Jul 2012. The sun rose at 6:57 am and the sun set at 4:50 pm. No waves and very warm. Mayflower Beach is an underrated east coast beach with pristine white sand, beautiful sand dunes, and spectacular views of the shoreline. Donna H.Northbrook, IL2 reviewsMember since: Jul 2016. We visit this bayside beach at low tide for the tidal pools to search for shells, hermit crabs and other sea creatures every year, . Paula G.Danbury, CT2 reviewsMember since: Apr 2016. It is a large, clean beach with powdery, white sand and calm waters and when the tide goes out it is perfect for walking on and tide pooling. The beach is huge when the tide goes out, and there are lots of tide pools and little sand islands that make it super fun for younger kids. It was large, flat and had great views, great sand and wasn't over crowded. For the sunsets! Carol H.USA4 reviewsMember since: Jun 2015. great beach for families and breathtaking sunsets! Gorgeous sunsets, one of the few places on the East Coast where the sun sets over the water as the beach is west facing. You can walk out to the sandbars and get some great pictures. Jon S.Belmont, MA2 reviewsMember since: Jan 2014. The tide is currently falling in Mayflower. Julie J.Marshfield, MA2 reviewsMember since: Apr 2013. Walk out a t low tide forever, tide pools everywhere, damn near crystal clear water. And when the tide comes in, you can wade for miles because it is so shallowly sloped. Share. At low Tide you can walk for miles. StacyInDC2012 , Alexandria, Virginia. Only people who live nearby can fit on the beach, and the public parking lot is relatively small, so "outsiders" are limited. © 2021 WeNeedaVacation, Inc. It's good for young kids because they love to hang out in the small pools along the beach area and no large waves. It has a snack bar and restrooms really close. The tide goes out a 1/4 of a mile, leaving plenty of space for seating during low tide, but it can get pretty crowded when the tide comes in, and everyone is forced onto the dry sand. mary g.Walworth, NY3 reviewsMember since: Apr 2010. When the tide is low you can walk way out onto a sandbar. Susan M.Chicago, IL2 reviewsMember since: Apr 2018. Carolyn H.Merion Station, PA2 reviewsMember since: May 2020. We love low tide which extends out forever! Mayflower Beach Tides updated daily. Be careful of setting up camp to close to … Most beautiful beach, white sand, amazing low tides and expansive beach! We got there at 11:00 am one day and were turned away because there was no parking. Mayflower Beach has super soft sand and during low tide has great tidal pools that are fun for the little ones to splash around in. Love it because the water goes out forever and you get to walk and look for interesting things. Mayflower Beach in Dennis. There's also a snack bar, but beware -- SUPER $$$ for very generic frozen-then-fried fare like chicken nuggets. The sand was so soft and white. Among the most scenic of Dennis’ 16 beaches, it features a boardwalk that stretches from the large parking lot over the dunes to the beach below. Amazing, huge beach!!

The grey shading corresponds to daylight hours between sunrise and sunset at Wellfleet. Barbara B.Blandford, MA2 reviewsMember since: Sep 2020, This was a super large beach. Best beach I have ever seen, the tides really make this beach. Perfect for little ones. Click here to see Mayflower's tide chart for the week. Tracy D.Fort Mill, SC2 reviewsMember since: Aug 2015. Lindsey L.Southborough, MA2 reviewsMember since: Dec 2016. You will think you are in the Caribbean when the tide goes out...Best beach anywhere but parking lot fills early. The tide goes out super far, the sand is soft and clean and it’s a great choice for families with children. Michelle S.USA2 reviewsMember since: Jan 2015, Have been visiting Mayflower since I was younger and just love how clean the beach is, Susan R.Lake Forest, IL2 reviewsMember since: Jul 2015. Come after five when parking is free and spend a magical evening enjoying the scenes. Lots of tide pools and shallow water to play in. Great tidal pools for the kiddies when the tide goes out. Anne O.USA2 reviewsMember since: Jan 2015. Beautiful sunsets. Lots of space to spread out and the sand is so soft! Tide chart and monthly tide tables. . Excellent location, beautiful white sand, one could spend the whole day there!! The kids were always asking to go there, Benjamin D.Boston, MA2 reviewsMember since: Jun 2018. Here you will find Cape Cod tides and currents, sunrises and sunsets, moonrises and moonsets, twilight, moon phases, and surf forecasts. Get there early...well worth it! Nice bathrooms and snack shack. Dennis, MA. After visiting Mayflower Beach - you will truly fall in love with Cape Cod !!! The water, the sky, it was all beautiful and a great way to kick off our vacation! Scott N.Norwood, MA3 reviewsMember since: Jan 2016. Good restroom facilities.Ample parking. The water, the sky, it was all beautiful and a great way to kick off our vacation! Soulière C.2 reviewsMember since: Aug 2016. Marc L.Douglas, MA2 reviewsMember since: Apr 2016. Share. The tide was going out and we could walk very far out and still be ankle deep. Helpful. Just beautiful there. 67 reviews of Mayflower Beach "My favorite beach! We arrived at low tide and so we could go way out and walk for miles. Bay side. Love the calm and warm water- low tide the beach stretches out forever- great for a day with the kids and coming back to fly kites and watch the sunset! Low tides, floats allowed, sand bars, not over-crowded, Leah M.Wilbraham, MA2 reviewsMember since: Feb 2018. Elizabeth W.South Deerfield, MA3 reviewsMember since: May 2013. pinterest, particular wellfleet tide chart 2019 mayflower beach tide, at the edge of a warming world pulitzer center, 48 cogent high tide dennis mass, mayflower beach cape cod online Yesterday.

Mayflower Beach is huge stretching along the Northside of Cape Cod, facing Cape Cod Harbor. Afternoon Low Tide. LeeAnn B.Arlington, MA2 reviewsMember since: Jan 2013. Kathy L.Natick, MA1 reviewMember since: Aug 2014, Ian P.New York, NY2 reviewsMember since: Feb 2019. Detailed forecast tide charts and tables with past and future low and high tide times Bernie & Joan D.Springfield, MA2 reviewsMember since: Aug 2014. The tidal pools at Mayflower Beach were the perfect way for our little ones to experience the beach for the first time. Loved this beach. The tide is currently falling in Mayflower. Just beautiful. Its clean and beautiful...so much fun with little fish swimming around in low tide. Mayflower Beach, Dennis: See 317 reviews, articles, and 183 photos of Mayflower Beach, ranked No.1 on Tripadvisor among 21 attractions in Dennis. Clean,clear water, great walking beach! thomas p.Warrenton, VA3 reviewsMember since: Nov 2009. Temperature; Rainfall; Swell Height; Tide Height; Wind Speed; Distance; Pressure; 1 Now. You can walk for miles all the way to Chapin Beach and back. The sunsets are amazing. tim A.Palmer, MA2 reviewsMember since: Oct 2015. Perfect for children to play in the water without worry of strong waves. When the tide is out you can walk from Mayflower Beach - go left to Chapins Beach and then go right to Corporation Beach ! Elizabeth D.Raynham, MA2 reviewsMember since: Nov 2010. A very popular bay beach in the town of Dennis, Mayflower Beach is considered one of the most beautiful on Cape Cod and is perfect for any age. Next low tide. Sunsets are incredible! OMG Mayflower was amazing! AmyBGS wrote a review Sep 2020. The beach itself is very clean. The ocean side beaches are also nice, but often have more shells and seaweed on the beach, as opposed to the cape side beaches. We spent 10 hours there one day and with 4 kids! It was a favorite because the water was the perfect temperature; it wasn't crowded when we went at 4:30 to 5 pm and we had more fun building sand castles--called them "Gigi's Cakes" which the children put all the ingredients in (the sand was their eggs, flour, chocolate)--imagination pervailed. Mayflower is a large beach in the town of Dennis on Cape Cod Bay. Date of experience: September 2020. This beach was the obvious "winner" and we visited four total, I believe. Doesn't hurt that it has actual bathrooms (not portajohns!) You have to get there before 9AM or you are out of luck! Very pretty beach with soft sand and minor waves. The beach is very clean, expansive, and family-friendly. This beach was simply beautiful! After parking, you walk through large sand dunes on to one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. The boys really enjoyed exploring the tide pools. I love Mayflower Beach! Miles of white, fluffy sand; an almost entirely seaweed- and stone-free surf area; crystal clear water; itty bitty bay waves -- Mayflower is the ideal beach in my book. Come early so you can get parking as it fills up fast. Huge expanse of beach makes it never feel crowded. Great for children and families. When the tide is out, you can walk out so far and explore some amazing sea life. Mayflower beach, one of the best, is just a 2 or 3 minute walk from the house Dennis Vacation Rental ID 9197. It was amazing! Experience a private beachfront and glorious bay views from nearly all rooms at this bright, airy and comfortable home. The water is relatively warm, and you get a huge beach at the low tide. Made it more relaxing on the parents. Deborah C.East Syracuse, NY2 reviewsMember since: Aug 2013. Tide tables and solunar charts for Sesuit Harbor (East Dennis): high tides and low tides, surf reports, sun and moon rising and setting times, lunar phase, fish activity and weather conditions in Sesuit Harbor (East Dennis). As you can see on the tide chart, the highest tide of 3.12ft will be at 10:49 pm and the lowest tide of 0.03ft will be at 4:15 am. Mayflower beach at sunset was one of the most beautiful places i've ever been to. Reviewed October 16, 2020. What beautiful beach. We came back a few times we loved it so much. The kids enjoyed finding shells and crabs in the tidal pools. Yan L.Chestnut Hill, MA3 reviewsMember since: May 2014. We visited this Beach along with the neighborhood beach and found it to be one of the most Beautiful Beaches visited. Lots of room for sports and tidal pools to explore. The tide is currently falling in Mayflower. The ocean side beaches are also nice, but often have more shells and seaweed on the beach, as opposed to the cape side beaches. Ask MLBJ about Mayflower Beach. Tom K.Westford, MA2 reviewsMember since: Jul 2015. Parking, restrooms and snack stand - or bring s picnic. That's what we did! It was a very good suggestion from the homeowners. Good restroom facilities. 67 reviews of Mayflower Beach "My favorite beach! Tomorrow. Kathy W.USA2 reviewsMember since: Jan 2015. Only downside is small lot so I recommend getting there early. Get there early though! Calm but with more waves than usual for bayside beach. Melissa E.Sturbridge, MA2 reviewsMember since: Dec 2010. Great beach for children at low tide too! Best beach on the cape!!! Populated but not croweded. Get to the beach by 9:30 or you might not get parking! The tide calendar is available worldwide. Read more. Ashli G.Cumberland, RI2 reviewsMember since: Jan 2014. Great for families with children. We have been going to Mayflower Beach for years, it's like two different beaches between high and low tide. Glenda G.Ridgefield, CT2 reviewsMember since: Jun 2011. Privacy Policy, Photo by Ashli G. while vacationing at Property ID 3705, Gorgeous 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home w/AC in Brewster, Distance to beach: 4 miles to Paine's Creek, Great House at Mayflower Beach - WiFi and A/C units, Distance to beach: Less than 1/10 mile to beautiful , sandy beach, Mayflower Beach Luxury Rental Home with Large Private Beach, Distance to beach: Has own 110' Private Beach next to Mayflower Beach, Unique Home~Steps from Private Beach next to Mayflower, Distance to beach: ~150 yards from private beach next to Mayflower Beach, 3 Bedroom Home w/AC 2/10 Mile from Mayflower Beach, Distance to beach: 2/10 to Mayflower Beach, New 4000 SF *Mayflower Beach *sleeps 18* parking for 10 cars, Distance to beach: 200 yards from Mayflower Beach, Mayflower Beach New Listing 6 BR, AC, 2 kitchens, sleeps 14, Distance to beach: 0.1 mi to Bayview Beach and 0.2 mi to beach Mayflower Beach, ''Sandbox'' Brand new 4 bedroom,4 bath with WATER VIEW, Distance to beach: Private beach next to Mayflower Beach-150 yards, Luxury Beach House - 200 Yards from private beach, Distance to beach: 200 yards to private part of Mayflower Beach, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket Vacation Rentals since 1997, Swimming, Walking, Skimboarding, Vollyball. You can walk for miles at low tide, great for little kids! Elizabeth T.Poughkeepsie, NY2 reviewsMember since: Jul 2020. I would recommend going around 2pm. Whether you want to dip your toes in the water, explore tide pools, or just take a stroll upon a pristine beach at sunset, this Cape Cod beach has it all. People love this beach at low tide because there are a few hundred feet of tidal flats that form small pools to enjoy and give beachgoers a lot of extra space for a few hours. A large wide beach, soft sand, clean bathrooms and Restaurant. Full moon for this month, and moon phases calendar. Tidal pools and tons of room for all activities during low tide. Ron R.West Rutland, VT1 reviewMember since: Jul 2016. Mayflower Beach is a short drive down Route 6A. Fantastic for swimming, examining hermit crabs and minnows, teaching little kids to jump tiny waves. Early June parking was easy but later June started to get busy, sometimes the lot was filled before 10AM. We preferred Mayflower to the other beaches in Dennis. High tide and low tide time today in Sesuit Harbor, East Dennis, MA. Joanne R.USA2 reviewsMember since: May 2014. We came back a few times we loved it so much.The cafe is very useful too - not many beaches have one so close - the food is nice and great for hungry kids if you don't bring a picnic, Julie D.Hilton, NY4 reviewsMember since: Jan 2014. Would definitely recommend for sunset- not ideal if you are looking for a secluded quiet beach. Stunning, large beach with white sand and super clear water with no seaweed. Mayflower Beach Weather Info Current weather (Wed Jan 27th 00:00) (Partly cloudy) 0°C / 32°F. Beautiful sandy beach, calm waters and brilliant tide pools to finds crabs and other gems. Bookmark our site for your high tide and low tide Cape Cod information. We arrived at low tide and so we could go way out and walk for miles. Dakota H.Northampton, MA2 reviewsMember since: May 2020. The endless walking, sunsets, clear waters are awesome! Next low tide. And even though we found it to be somewhat crowded in population, everybody seemed to be distant enough from each other that it never felt as such. Excellent location, beautiful white sand, one could spend the whole day there!!! The only problems are parking. A weekly parking permit is $90 and a daily permit is $25 on weekdays, $30 on weekends & holidays. As you can see on the tide chart, the highest tide of 3.12ft was at 6:40 am and the lowest tide of -0.1ft will be at 1:04 pm. AmyBGS, Brookfield, Connecticut. !. WillyWeather 67,664 . !Beautiful sunsets, you can take walks in either direction for miles when the tide is out ! This beach is always clean and a great family beach.. we have been coming to Mayflower for years and love to walk the beach and find sand dollars... if you time it right it’s a great beach for sunsets... Kristin M.Springfield, VA2 reviewsMember since: Apr 2019. Fine sand, No rocks and limited seaweed.,Nice facilities. Thanks for the suggestion Katherine, Meriel F.Orleans, MA2 reviewsMember since: Sep 2018, Beautiful sandy beach, calm waters and brilliant tide pools to finds crabs and other gems. West Dennis Beach hat zwei Spots, einen (gezeitenabhängigen) in der Flussmündung und den anderen draußen in der großen Bucht. I love Mayflower Beach! Fotografía de Mayflower Beach, Dennis: Mayflower Beach at low tide. White sand, shallow way out into the water before it gets deep, so less dangerous for small children. Amazing beach! We also cover Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. They have restrooms, snack bar, and a shower. I grew up on that beach and it's a great place for children, with calm waves and tides pools filled with critters! Anne and Denis W.Rensselaer, NY3 reviewsMember since: Nov 2015. Weekly pass available in Dennis. Out of the 3 beaches that we went to, I liked this one the best. Mayflower beach, one of the best, is just a 2 or 3 minute walk from the house, This beach was close, within 1 1/2 miles from the house. Mayflower Beach tide chart for today, tomorrow and this week Tide heights. Nice calm beach for 6,4, & 2yr olds amazing at low tide!! Lovely! Carla J M.USA2 reviewsMember since: May 2019, beautiful, long walk, dog friendly (during times posted), Linda D.Leominster, MA2 reviewsMember since: Jan 2012. A minute at Mayflower Beach via mobile “Beautiful” Gorgeous beach with powder soft sand. wonderful swimming with shallow tide pools for children to play in at low tide. Def worth the early morning trip. This is perfect for any time of day... We really enjoyed sunset dinners at the beach, Patrick C.Wynantskill, NY2 reviewsMember since: Aug 2016. Jackie M.Nutley, NJ3 reviewsMember since: May 2015. This is the best beach when you have a large range in age of family members. Wide open beach (especially at low tide) for kiddos to play!! And decent facilities. Sheryl K.Boston, MA2 reviewsMember since: Apr 2017. Barbara G.Marshfield, MA2 reviewsMember since: Sep 2018. Amy M.Trenton, MI2 reviewsMember since: Jan 2016. Excellent for kids when the tide goes out as you can walk for miles. AmyBGS wrote a review Sep 2020. We visited at low tide and the beach was huge! When you walked down and finally saw it, it just sprawled on and on. Great sized beach with amenities and lots of room to explore for kids. Detailed UV forecast charts, with today's UV radiation in real-time No pebbles or shells lining the water during LOW TIDE. It does get crowded fast so we spent most of our beachtime at the neighborhood beach at the end of the street [Vacation Rental ID 8086] which was more relaxing and less crowded and a great place to unwind and watch the ocean.