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Photo: Aerial view of Minot and Musquashcut Pond, September 2022 by Pi.1415926535 (CC BY-SA 4.0) License

Minot Beach

Beach · Scituate, Massachusetts

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temp 57°F (14°C)

Live data from NOAA buoy 44013 (9.1 mi away), as of Oct 20, 6:30 AM UTC.

  • A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary; Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. — NWS Boston/Norton MA
Why, sources & official advisories
  • Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — NOAA buoy 44013, as of Oct 20, 6:30 AM UTC

No official beach-advisory feed for Massachusetts yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Get an email when it’s warm enough

It’s 57°F at Minot Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Cool today

Modest sandy beach in a residential area featuring seasonal lifeguards & several large rocks.

Weather at Minot Beach

51°F, Clear · H 55° / L 50° · 12% chance of rain
H: 55° L: 50°
Clear
Clear
51°
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Feels like 45°
Precipitation
12%
Humidity
80%
Wind
12 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
Clear
51°
3 AM
Clear
51°
6 AM
Cloudy
51°
9 AM
Overcast
54°
12 PM
Overcast
55°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
55°
6 PM
Clear
54°
9 PM
Clear
54°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Minot Beach?
Minot Beach is a beach in Scituate, Massachusetts.
What is the water temperature at Minot Beach?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Minot Beach in Scituate, Massachusetts is 57°F (14°C), measured by NOAA buoy 44013, 9.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Minot Beach?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 20, 2026.
How is Minot Beach rated?
Minot Beach in Scituate, Massachusetts has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 26 reviews.

Location & Contact

Scituate, MA

Scituate, Massachusetts None

🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
  • ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
  • ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
  • ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions

Features & amenities

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