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Head of the Meadow Beach, MA

Sunrise to Sunset
687 miles
Head of the Meadow Beach, MA
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Temperature
30
°F
UV Index
2
Wind Speed
23
mph
Humidity
38
%
Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
🚶
~2
min

Beach Alerts

Wind Alert

Wind Alert: Gusty conditions from 3 PM-8 PM — secure umbrellas & shade (22mph)

Surf Caution

Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 3 PM-6 PM — not ideal for kids (4.9ft waves)

About This Beach

Head of the Meadow Beach offers a beautiful expanse of sand backed by impressive dunes, providing sweeping ocean views. The beach features varying wave conditions, suitable for both swimming and boogie boarding, and boasts a mix of calm tide pools and stronger currents, along with abundant wildlife like seals and even occasional shark sightings. Amenities include restrooms and some outdoor showers, but access involves a walk across dunes from the parking area.

🅿️0 Parkings|🚶0 Entrances

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Weather Forecast

Updated: 1/16/2026, 2:45:00 PM

Hourly

TimeAir TempUVWindRain
14:0030°225 mph0
15:0031°122 mph0
16:0031°121 mph0
17:0030°020 mph0
18:0030°018 mph0
19:0030°017 mph0
20:0030°017 mph0

Surf Conditions

Updated: Updated: 1/16/2026, 2:45:00 PM

Hourly Surf

TimeTempWavePeriodSwellTide
14:0038°F5.1 ft5s↖ NW-5.2 ft
15:0038°F4.9 ft5s↖ NW-5.9 ft
16:0038°F4.7 ft5s↖ NW-6.6 ft
17:0038°F4.4 ft5s↖ NW-6.3 ft
18:0037°F4.1 ft5s↖ NW-4.3 ft
19:0037°F3.9 ft5s↖ NW-1.9 ft
20:0037°F3.6 ft5s↖ NW-0.6 ft

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