Climb ricks, explore tide pools, walk the beach, or just relax with the kids and enjoy the beach views at Wingaersheek!

Tucked into a Gloucester neighborhood sits Wingaersheek Beach. The beach is known for their tide pools and it does not disappoint. At low tide the beach extends out and exposes a ton of tide pools and rocks to climb up and around. There is a sandbar that you can walk well out into the ocean. The beach boasts plenty of light house views as well as that of beautiful houses. The beach during low tide is long and flat, perfect for flying a kite or playing ball games. 

The walk to the beach is not far and the beach at low tide is big enough where it doesn't seem crowded even with a good number of people around. There is plenty of room to spread out and plenty of areas to sit. You can sit by the rocks and enjoy the tide pools or spread out in the soft sand. We like to explore the tide pools for all of the creatures (like snails and sand dollars!) that the exposed beach has to offer at low tide.  Lifeguards are on duty between Memorial Day through Labor Day.

While there is plenty of parking it does get busy during the warmer months. There are bathrooms and showers available during the day (9am to 6pm). The drive to the beach and the road are a little windy so make sure to drive slow.  The parking fee is $30 during the week and $35 on the weekend and the lot will fill up quickly in the warmer months so be prepared to get there early.