White Crest Beach
Wellfleet, MA
White Crest Beach in Wellfleet is one of the Cape's best surf spots, with towering dunes behind a wide stretch of sand. Lifeguards are on duty in season, and a large lot serves the beach. Surfers gather here on swell days, and the rest of the crowd spreads out along the sand.
Big dunes and reliable surf make it a favorite for surfers, though it is a cold water break.
How we score beachesWatch the surf report and go on a swell day. Mornings are best, before the wind picks up.
A daily parking fee applies in season, and the lot is large, at well over a hundred spaces. Check the town for current rates.
The lot leads to a path and stairs down to the beach. The final approach is over sand.
Summer water is cool, and surf is best on swell days. Fall and winter bring big waves and empty sand.
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