Merkel Beach
Harwich, MA
Merkel Beach is a small public beach tucked beside Wychmere Harbor in Harwich Port, on Nantucket Sound. It sits near the Wychmere Beach Club, and the harbor jetty is close enough to walk. The beach is modest, and the setting is more intimate than the town's larger lots.
A charming harborside setting, but parking is tight and the beach is small.
How we score beachesWalk over from Harwich Port village if you can, since parking is tight. Confirm the town's current rules before you go.
Harwich uses daily, weekly, and seasonal passes in season. Check current rules with the town.
Check on arrival for the path from parking to the sand.
Sound water is mild by August. Weekdays are quiet.
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