Bassing Beach
About
Bassing Beach is a public ocean beach managed by the Town of Scituate, Massachusetts, about 2 miles from North Scituate. It sits on the state's coastline. Summer is the warmest time to visit. July and August typically reach highs in the low 80s with lows in the low 60s, based on long-term averages from a nearby weather station in Hingham. September stays mild, with typical highs in the mid-70s and fewer wet days. Inland, the closest spots are the climbing areas Knob Hill Wall, Turtle Boulders and Whitney Thayer Woods, all within about 2.5 miles. The Beer Run mountain biking trail is a little over 3 miles away.
Location
Bassing Beach
Massachusetts
Data: Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, Coast Guide Online. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–83°F and lows of 44–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Hingham, MA weather station, 6.9 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan38° high22° low
- Feb40° high23° low
- Mar47° high29° low
- Apr58° high38° low
- May68° high48° low
- Jun77° high57° low
- Jul83° high63° low
- Aug82° high62° low
- Sep74° high55° low
- Oct63° high44° low
- Nov52° high35° low
- Dec43° high27° low
Nearby
- Knob Hill WallRock climbing2.4 mi
- Turtle BouldersRock climbing2.5 mi
- Skyline WallRock climbing2.5 mi
- Whitney Thayer WoodsRock climbing2.6 mi
- Beer RunMountain biking3.3 mi
- Dirty DozenMountain biking3.4 mi
- GonzoMountain biking3.9 mi
- Great River RaceCanoeing7.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
