Head of the Meadow Beach, MA
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High Wind Warning: Dangerous conditions from 9 PM-3 AM — beach activities not recommended (29mph)
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.
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 10/16/2026, 9:00:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 | 64° | 0 | 20 mph | 0 |
| 22:00 | 64° | 0 | 18 mph | 0 |
| 23:00 | 63° | 0 | 7 mph | 0.03 |
| 00:00 | 62° | 0 | 15 mph | 0.04 |
| 01:00 | 60° | 0 | 15 mph | 0.01 |
| 02:00 | 58° | 0 | 21 mph | 0 |
| 03:00 | 52° | 0 | 29 mph | 0.04 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 10/16/2026, 9:00:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 | 59°F | 3.3 ft | 4s | ↘ SE | -4.4 ft |
| 22:00 | 59°F | 3.1 ft | 4s | ↓ S | -4.2 ft |
| 23:00 | 59°F | 2.8 ft | 4s | ↓ S | -4.1 ft |
| 00:00 | 59°F | 2.8 ft | 4s | ↓ S | -3.5 ft |
| 01:00 | 59°F | 2.6 ft | 4s | ↓ S | -1.6 ft |
| 02:00 | 59°F | 2.6 ft | 4s | ↙ SW | +0.4 ft |
| 03:00 | 59°F | 3.1 ft | 4s | ↓ S | +1.2 ft |