Where is Wescott Beach?

Wescott Beach is a beach in Massachusetts.

What is the water temperature at Wescott Beach?

As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Wescott Beach in Massachusetts is 71°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy FOXR1, 16.2 miles away.

Updated June 9, 2026

Wescott Beach

Beach

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy FOXR1, as of Aug 22, 6:00 AM UTC
Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.

Water temp

71°F

22°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy FOXR1 (16.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:00 AM UTC.

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Weather at Wescott Beach

H: 73° L: 60°

Patchy rain nearby

65°

Feels like 65°

Precipitation

90%

Humidity

84%

Wind

5 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected

12 AM

66°

3 AM

65°

6 AM

64°

9 AM

66°

12 PM

71°

3 PM

72°

6 PM

62°

9 PM

61°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wescott Beach?: Wescott Beach is a beach in Massachusetts.
What is the water temperature at Wescott Beach?: As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Wescott Beach in Massachusetts is 71°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy FOXR1, 16.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Wescott Beach?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.

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