Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (South Cape Beach State Park)

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (South Cape Beach State Park) is a public ocean beach on Cape Cod in Massachusetts, managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. The nearest community is Seconsett Island, about 0.8 miles away. Summer is the warmest stretch for a beach visit. Typical averages from the Woods Hole Golf Club weather station, about 8 miles away, put July and August highs near 79°F with lows around 64°F. June and September are close behind, with highs in the low 70s. Spring warms slowly, reaching about 55°F in April and 64°F in May. October still averages highs near 62°F before things cool into November. Winter is cold, with January and February highs around 40°F and lows near 25°F. Nearby options include the Great Hay Trail, about 1.8 miles away, and the Long River Trail, roughly 5 miles off. The Shining Sea Bikeway is about 5.4 miles away for a ride, and The Cape Cod Way is about 7 miles away.