beginner
Osterville, Massachusetts, United States

Dowses Beach

Dowses Beach in Osterville offers protected Cape Cod bay swimming with sandy beach and calm summer conditions perfect for beginner swimmers and families. The water warms in mid-July and the shallow gradient extends far offshore. Arrive early as this popular beach has limited parking.

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Dowses Beach

41.6221, -70.3666

Details

Location
Osterville, Massachusetts, United States
Type
ocean
Difficulty
beginner
Coordinates
41.6221, -70.3666

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