Paine Hollow Beach

Where else can you swim in Wellfleet?

• Ocean / Atlantic

  Marconi Beach

  Sticker or daily feeDogs: off-season only

  A dramatic Atlantic Ocean beach within Cape Cod National Seashore, named for the nearby Marconi Wireless Station site where the first U.S.-to-England transatlantic message was sent in 1903. Backed by a roughly 40-foot sand cliff, it offers open Atlantic surf, a seasonal bathhouse with restrooms and rinse-off showers, and lifeguards on duty from late June through Labor Day. Strong surf and currents; swim near the lifeguard stand.

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• Ocean / Atlantic

  White Crest Beach

  Sticker or daily feeDogs: off-season only

  White Crest Beach is one of the Outer Cape's most dramatic Atlantic-side beaches, with towering white sand bluffs rising sharply above the shoreline and a powerful east-facing surf break that reliably draws surfers and bodyboarders season after season. A surf school operates seasonally from the parking area, making it a good launching point for beginners willing to take on real ocean waves. No lifeguard on duty; experienced ocean swimmers only.

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• Ocean / Atlantic

  Cahoon Hollow Beach

  Visitor sticker (no daily parking)Dogs: off-season only

  Cahoon Hollow Beach is Wellfleet's social epicenter on the Atlantic side, home to The Beachcomber — a legendary open-air bar and restaurant perched atop the bluffs that has made the post-surf tradition here as much a Cape rite of passage as the beach itself. The ocean beach is classic Outer Cape: wide, east-facing for sunrise, backed by dramatic sand cliffs, and breaking with powerful surf that rewards experienced swimmers. Arrive early on summer days — the lot fills fast once The Beachcomber opens.

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• Ocean / Atlantic

  Newcomb Hollow Beach

  Visitor sticker (no daily parking)Dogs: off-season only

  Newcomb Hollow is the most open and remote-feeling of Wellfleet's Atlantic-side beaches, with a broad uninterrupted strand that stretches in both directions and fewer amenities than neighboring Cahoon Hollow — which translates to fewer crowds and more room to breathe even on busy weekends. The east-facing exposure delivers picture-perfect sunrises, and the powerful Atlantic surf produces excellent wave action for surfers and experienced ocean swimmers. The surf's edge at dawn is also prime surfcasting territory.

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• Ocean / Atlantic

  LeCount Hollow Beach (Maguire Landing)

  Resident sticker onlyDogs: off-season only

  LeCount Hollow Beach — also known as Maguire Landing — is a wide-open Atlantic beach flanked by tall sand-and-scrub bluffs that provide a natural windbreak and a classic Outer Cape backdrop. The east-facing shoreline catches the day's first light for some of the Cape's finest sunrises, and the powerful surf makes it a reliable destination for experienced surfers and bodyboarders. Minimal facilities keep it feeling raw and uncrowded compared to the bigger lots up the road.

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• Bay / Sound

  Mayo Beach

  Free parkingDogs: not allowed

  A calm, shallow Cape Cod Bay beach beside Wellfleet Harbor and a short walk from the town center. Warm, gentle water makes it a favorite for young families, and the west-facing bay shore delivers excellent sunsets over the water. No lifeguard.

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