Wyndemere Bluffs Beach
Harwich, MA
Wyndemere Bluffs Beach in Harwich Port is continuous with Sea Breeze Avenue Beach, and it has some of the better views on this stretch of Nantucket Sound. The bluffs give the shore some shape, and it is a quieter option near the village. Check Harwich's rules for parking before you visit.
Good views and quiet sand, though limited parking and few services keep it modest.
How we score beachesWalk along the shore toward Sea Breeze Avenue Beach for a longer stretch of sand. Confirm 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. Shoulder-season walks are quiet.
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