Good Harbor Beach sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8443970, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Good Harbor Beach in lots like Good Harbor Beach Lot A (White St), Good Harbor Beach Lot B (Thatcher Rd). Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $25-$30/car non-resident peak and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Good Harbor Beach, don't miss the Fried Clams at Woodman's of Essex. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Good Harbor Beach from Gloucester Harbor, including the Good Harbor 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 DoGood Harbor Beach hosts Surf Lessons at Good Harbor 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 Good Harbor 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 on when. Dogs are prohibited at Good Harbor from April 1 through September 30, a month longer than Wingaersheek. From October 1 through March 31 they are allowed under the owner's control, and off leash all day only on even numbered days. Two unleashed dogs per owner maximum, one leash carried per dog, licensed and vaccinated with tags on, no dogs under four months, and no dogs or people in the dunes. Fine: $50 per offense, $100 for failing to clean up, doubled in season. Source: City of Gloucester, Beach & Stage Fort Park Regulations, effective March 5 2025, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Alcohol is prohibited on all Gloucester city beaches, parks and parking lots unless separately licensed and permitted. Source: City of Gloucester, Beach & Stage Fort Park Regulations, effective March 5 2025, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Open fires of any type are prohibited. Gas and charcoal grills are allowed only at Stage Fort Park, not here. Source: City of Gloucester, Beach & Stage Fort Park Regulations, effective March 5 2025, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Tents and shelters are not allowed. Sun shades and umbrellas are the only exceptions, and umbrellas must be properly anchored. Sleeping or camping on the beach between 9pm and 8am is prohibited. Source: City of Gloucester, Beach & Stage Fort Park Regulations, effective March 5 2025, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Bottles and glass of any kind are prohibited on the beach and in the beach parking lots. Source: City of Gloucester, Beach & Stage Fort Park Regulations, effective March 5 2025, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Radios, portable stereos and boom boxes are prohibited. Personal listening devices with earphones are fine. Source: City of Gloucester, Beach & Stage Fort Park Regulations, effective March 5 2025, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Good Harbor Beach, the sun sets at 6:28 PM today — about 11h 48m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:39 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Good Harbor Beach update at the top of the conditions page.