Ned's Point Public Beach
About
Ned's Point Public Beach is a public ocean beach in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, managed by the Town of Mattapoisett. It sits about 1.5 miles from Mattapoisett Center, making it an easy stop for anyone already in town. Summer is the warmest stretch for a beach visit. Typical averages from the New Bedford weather station, about 7 miles away, show July highs around 84°F and fewer wet days than the rest of the year. September stays mild, with highs near 75°F. For more time outdoors nearby, the American Perimeter Trail is about 2.5 miles away. The Sippican River, a canoeing route, lies roughly 6 miles off, and the Green Trail and Red Trail are both a little over 8 miles away.
Location
Ned's Point Public 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 64–84°F and lows of 49–67°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the New Bedford Coop, MA weather station, 6.9 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan38° high22° low
- Feb40° high23° low
- Mar47° high29° low
- Apr56° high40° low
- May68° high50° low
- Jun78° high60° low
- Jul84° high67° low
- Aug82° high66° low
- Sep75° high59° low
- Oct64° high49° low
- Nov53° high37° low
- Dec43° high28° low
Where it is
- Neds Point Beach · Public land
- Nearest town
- Mattapoisett Center, Massachusetts · 1.5 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- American Perimeter TrailHiking2.5 mi
- Sippican RiverCanoeing5.9 mi
- Green TrailHiking8.2 mi
- Red TrailHiking8.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
