Sandwich Town Beach
Protected Area
Cape Cod Bay Ocean Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 35+ marine species recorded in the area - including nurse sharks - Sandwich Town Beach offers some of New England's richest diving. Water ranges 4-19°C, warmest July, August, September.
Sandwich Town Beach offers a straightforward shore dive, ideal for those looking to get wet without a boat. Expect a sandy bottom, perhaps with some scattered rocks, and keep an eye out for crabs and flounder along the bottom. It’s a good spot for new divers practicing skills or anyone wanting a relaxed local outing in New England. Visibility can vary quite a bit with the tides and recent weather.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 15°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Diver's Market, Inc.
Bob’s Sea & Ski
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sandwich Town Beach
Sandwich Town Beach Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sandwich Town Beach, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (42.6, -70.6) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
15°C
59°F · Range: 12.8–18.1°C
Air Temperature
10°C
50°F
Wind Speed
3.78 m/s
7.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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