intermediate
Provincetown, Massachusetts, United States

Herring Cove (National) 1

Herring Cove Beach in Provincetown offers protected ocean swimming with dramatic dunes and generally calm conditions compared to Atlantic-facing shores. Suited for intermediate swimmers, this bay-side beach provides warmer water than the open ocean and good sunset views. Parking fills quickly in summer; arrive before 10 AM for reliable access.

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Location
Provincetown, Massachusetts, United States
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
42.0460, -70.2184

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