Bristol Beach, MA
Sunrise to Sunset
657 miles
30
°F
2
19
mph
40
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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~1Beach Alerts
Wind Alert
Wind Alert: Gusty conditions from 2 PM-3 PM — secure umbrellas & shade (18mph)
Surf Caution
Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 2 PM-3 PM — not ideal for kids (4.3ft waves)
About This Beach
Bristol Beach is described as a quiet, clean beach with easy parking, especially later in the day. It's smaller than some nearby beaches but connects to them. The beach has a rocky shore with small pebbles, making it walkable barefoot. Visitors appreciate its calmer, less crowded atmosphere compared to more popular nearby alternatives.
🅿️0 Parkings|🚶0 Entrances
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Beachgoers Reviews
4.5
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 1/16/2026, 1:30:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 29° | 3 | 20 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 30° | 2 | 18 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 30° | 1 | 17 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 31° | 1 | 15 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 30° | 0 | 13 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 30° | 0 | 12 mph | 0 |
| 19:00 | 31° | 0 | 11 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 1/16/2026, 1:30:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 35°F | 4.5 ft | 5s | ↓ S | -3.1 ft |
| 14:00 | 35°F | 4.3 ft | 5s | ↙ SW | -2.9 ft |
| 15:00 | 35°F | 4.1 ft | 5s | ↙ SW | -2.8 ft |
| 16:00 | 35°F | 3.9 ft | 5s | ↙ SW | -2.7 ft |
| 17:00 | 35°F | 3.7 ft | 5s | ↙ SW | -2.2 ft |
| 18:00 | 35°F | 3.5 ft | 5s | ↙ SW | -1.7 ft |
| 19:00 | 35°F | 3.4 ft | 5s | ↙ SW | -2.1 ft |