Cold Storage Beach
Truro, MA
Cold Storage Beach in Truro is a sheltered Cape Cod Bay beach with warm, calm water that makes it a strong pick for swimming. The bay shore here is protected, and the sand is soft. It is a laid back town beach with a steady local following.
Sheltered, warm swimming water is a real plus, though the beach otherwise looks like its bay neighbors.
How we score beachesCome at high tide for the best swimming. The beach is sheltered, so it is a good choice on windy days.
Truro town beach passes are required in season, roughly 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from mid June through Labor Day. Check the town for current rates.
The lot is close to the sand, with a short approach. The beach is soft underfoot.
Summer is warmest, and the sheltered bay water is calm. Fall evenings are clear and mild.
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