Head of the Meadow Beach, MA
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High Tide Alert
High Tide Alert: Extreme high tide at 2:31 PM — beach access very limited
UV Alert
High UV Alert: SPF 50+ recommended from 11 AM-3 PM (UV Index 8)
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.
*Click a parking icon on the map to draw the shortest path to the nearest entrance.
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 6/3/2026, 11:00:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 65° | 7 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 69° | 7 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 71° | 8 | 2 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 73° | 8 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 73° | 7 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 73° | 6 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 70° | 4 | 11 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 6/3/2026, 11:00:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 56°F | 1.3 ft | 7s | → E | -2.0 ft |
| 12:00 | 56°F | 1.2 ft | 7s | → E | +0.3 ft |
| 13:00 | 57°F | 1.2 ft | 7s | → E | +1.1 ft |
| 14:00 | 57°F | 1.2 ft | 7s | → E | +1.0 ft |
| 15:00 | 57°F | 1.2 ft | 7s | → E | +1.0 ft |
| 16:00 | 57°F | 1.2 ft | 7s | → E | +0.4 ft |
| 17:00 | 57°F | 1.2 ft | 6s | → E | -1.6 ft |