Mayflower Beach sits on the Cape Cod Bay. 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 Mayflower Beach in lots like Mayflower Beach Lot. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $25/car summer non-residents and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Mayflower Beach, don't miss the Steamer Clams at Captain Frosty's. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Mayflower Beach from Sesuit Harbor, including the Sesuit Harbor Kayak — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoMayflower Beach hosts Low-tide Tidal Flat 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 Mayflower 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. No animals are allowed on Dennis town beaches, in the beach parking areas or in unattended vehicles there, from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Outside that period dogs are allowed, except whenever active piping plover nests are present, which carries a $100 penalty. Source: Town of Dennis, Beach Rules and Regulations, amended October 12 2023, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Alcohol is not allowed on Dennis beaches or in the beach parking areas at any time. Fine: $100 first offense, $300 and possible loss of beach sticker after. Source: Town of Dennis, Beach Rules and Regulations, amended October 12 2023, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Open fires are prohibited at all times. Grills may be used only in designated parking areas and only with prior approval from the Dennis Beach Department. Source: Town of Dennis, Beach Rules and Regulations, amended October 12 2023, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Canopies are allowed but must be no larger than 10 feet by 10 feet, behind or parallel to the lifeguard stands, and no closer than 10 feet to a boardwalk. Tents, umbrellas, rafts and kites may be prohibited at any time as town agents and lifeguards direct. Source: Town of Dennis, Beach Rules and Regulations, amended October 12 2023, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Drones and other airborne devices are prohibited at Dennis town beaches and parking lots unless a town agent and lifeguard authorise them. Source: Town of Dennis, Beach Rules and Regulations, amended October 12 2023, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass containers and bottles are not allowed on the beach or in the parking areas at any time. Source: Town of Dennis, Beach Rules and Regulations, amended October 12 2023, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Mayflower Beach, the sun sets at 6:26 PM today — about 11h 49m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:37 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Mayflower Beach update at the top of the conditions page.