Wingaersheek Beach — Attraction in Gloucester

During low tide, this beach didn’t feel like it belonged in Massachusetts, peaceful, crystal clear water, “glitter” sand, and because it’s on a sand bar the water stays knee high for an amazing distance. So much room to explore and play.

High tide, makes this is a different beach entirely. The beach part disappears, waves crash in against the rocks you were exploring, and the kids get to experience your typical Massachusetts beach. The water gets pretty high during high tide (see rock photos for water marks).

Parking is expensive but can be reserved in advance and helps reduce overcrowding. There’s a snack shack, bathrooms/showers, and a...

Not that wow place. It is a long walk from parking to the beach or from the beach to the washroom. There is nos shade area at all. You need to come with your own tent, chairs and if you come with smaller kids and they need to use the restroom you might need to contact an Uber to get a ride from the beach to that restroom area. The road to that beach is nice a lot of green zone if you live in the city and want to see more green that's...

Visited this beach off the season. Peaceful and beautiful beach, huge parking lot. The sand is white and soft with no rocks. The beach is famous for its crystal clear water and low shallow tides, which create small puddles, which kids enjoy so much. Also on the beach there are huge boulders and high rocks, unfortunately on one of them my husband forgot his drone battery. The beach will be closed after 1st...