Coast Guard Beach sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8447386, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Coast Guard Beach in lots like Little Creek Parking Lot, Doane Area Overflow Lot, Beach Accessible Parking. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $35/car summer and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Coast Guard Beach, don't miss the Lobster Roll at The Clam Shack. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Coast Guard Beach from Nauset Marsh Launch, including the Nauset Marsh Kayak Tour — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoCoast Guard Beach hosts Ranger-led Beachcombing Walk and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Coast Guard Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends where on the beach. Leashed pets are permitted on most Seashore ocean beaches, on a 6 foot leash at all times, but not on lifeguard protected areas in summer. Seasonal shorebird closures run April 1 through October 15 and Coast Guard Beach is one of the areas named for recurring nesting closures. Posted signs at the beach entrance take precedence over anything published online, so check them on arrival. Source: National Park Service — Pets at Cape Cod National Seashore, checked 2026-09-08.
See All Beach RulesAt Coast Guard Beach, the sun sets at 6:25 PM today — about 11h 49m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:36 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Coast Guard Beach update at the top of the conditions page.