Wah Wah Taysee Beach
Harwich, MA
Wah Wah Taysee Beach is a narrow public strip between private beaches in Harwich Port, on Nantucket Sound. The name is one of the more memorable on the Cape, and the beach itself is small and local. Expect a modest stretch of sand and a low-key crowd.
A quiet local access with a memorable name, though parking and space are limited.
How we score beachesLook for the narrow access between the private properties. Confirm the current parking rules with the town.
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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