Thumpertown Beach
Eastham, MA
Thumpertown Beach is a family friendly Cape Cod Bay beach in Eastham with a mix of swimming and beachcombing. The water is shallow and warm at high tide, and the flats hold shells and tidal pools at low tide. It is a laid back town beach with plenty of room.
Calm water and shell hunting make it a solid family pick, though it does little to stand out from nearby bay beaches.
How we score beachesBring a bucket for beachcombing. The best shells and stones tend to show up along the high tide line.
Eastham town beach stickers or daily passes are needed in season. Check the town for current rates.
The lot is close to the sand, and the approach is short. The beach is soft underfoot.
Summer is warmest, with calm bay water in July and August. September is quieter and still mild.
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