South Shore Beach

Category: Public beach

Address: S Shore Rd, Little Compton, RI 02837, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Matthew “Duke” Bernstein

Sep 18, 2022

The waves were ripping and the water was really warm.

Linda Currier

Aug 28, 2022

My place to go

anaske asefa

Aug 23, 2022

Love it

Mark Costello

Aug 22, 2022

Goosewing beach is perhaps the best barrier beach on eastern USA. Parking is limited. During the summer plan to arrive before 9AM or after 3PM

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Questions & Answers

Is this beach surfer friendly ?

Jay | Sep 27, 2018
Earl Pina | Sep 27, 2018

Yes for sure body surfing boggie boarding surfer board. Great beach

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Can out of state residents visit this beach?

Jillian | Sep 26, 2021
Dawn “BABY GIRL” Landry | Sep 26, 2021

JILLIAN ABSOLUTEY IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL DAY TODAY THE ONLY THING IS WHEN ITS HIGH TIDE ITS IMPOSSIALE TO LAY IN SAND THE WATER GOES THAT. FAR UP...... THATS THE ONLY THING

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is this beach dog friendly

Glenn Comiskey | Sep 27, 2019
ShMoKa “LocaLola” TTV | Sep 27, 2019

Dogs arent allowed on the beach while the beach is open. Closes at 5 pm

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is the beach open now

Susan bomback | Sep 26, 2021
Karen Prezalar | Sep 26, 2021

The beach "officially" closes on labor day. However, the beach remains open. After labor day there is no longer a fee for those who had to pay previously. Downside you swim at your own risk as life guards are no longer on the beach, in addition no dumpster for trash. This time of year finds the parking lot full especially w/the warm temperatures that September brings. This past week has attracted large amounts of surfers w/all the storms & tide surges but also tremendous rip currents & strong undertow. Now ideal swimming conditions for the inexperienced/weak swimmer. The parking lot has also decreased in size due to the recent hurricanes/high tides which completely covered the parking lot. Enjoy the beach days while you can!

Can Mass residents visit the beach?

Tonya Ferreira | Sep 26, 2020
Mike Cheeto Pereira | Sep 26, 2020

I am from MA and was there yesterday

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I'm a Massachusetts resident. Can I get a beach sticker for here? We drove all the way down two weeks ago to spend an hour there after work and had to turn around. Didn't know they had changed the parking rules. 😞

Terry Wirkerman | Sep 26, 2020
David Henry | Sep 26, 2020

They allow Massachusetts residents now. I've been twice. I do go early though.

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Is there fire pits at this beach

Gerry Landry | Sep 26, 2020
Andy M | Sep 26, 2020

Not for the 2020 season.

If you were to ride a bike down to the beach where would you put it? And would you be fined for not having some kind of like, sticker?

Olivia Rose | Sep 27, 2019
Victor Goncalves | Sep 27, 2019

Just go to the beach people in Little Compton don't steal don't worry about your bike just enjoy South Shore

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Do you have to pay for parking?? is this a free public beach??

N N | Sep 27, 2019
Sharon R | Sep 27, 2019

It's $15 Monday through Friday and not sure what the weekend rate is.. haven't been on the weekend this year... I'm assuming it's probably 17 or $18 on the weekend. BTW... the parking lot there is very very very small they do turn away people on busy days I usually get there at 8:30 a.m. just for that reason. There's nowhere to park once you get turned away there's no street parking anywhere in the entire town..

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Is there an area away from beach to fish?

cindy higgins | Sep 27, 2019
Ken Mccarthy Fishing | Sep 27, 2019

Yes,you can catch Stripers and Bluefish

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Are there EV chargers in the parking lot?

Joan Casey | Sep 27, 2019
Michelle Pacheco | Sep 27, 2019

I am pretty sure they do not have EV chargers there. I have seen one at Colt state park in Bristol

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Does the beach parking fill up quickly? Heading there today Will I be shut out? Anyway to know in advance?

Beth Rufo | Sep 27, 2018
Royalty Cruz | Sep 27, 2018

Most of the people who go to that beach live near by or summer rentals. On the weekends it gets packed faster then on the week days , but if you want to get a good parking i sudjest you make it there by 9:00 a.m. i went there and by 10:00 a.m it was packed and a long line of cars waiting to get in. Have fun and good luck 🐚🦀🐠🏝️🏖️⛵☀️🌞🌝

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can you bring your dog now? september 15th 2017?

Lori Normandin | Sep 27, 2017
Matt Smith | Sep 27, 2017

It would appear so as other people are bringing their dogs.

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Can you get there before they start charging, like at 8:30am?

Tanya | Sep 26, 2021
Rhonda Almeida | Sep 26, 2021

They have the gates locked before staff gets there.

Are there any shops near the seafront to buy ice creams / food ? (Like British seaside)

TheBlondebaby80 | Sep 26, 2021
Dawn “BABY GIRL” Landry | Sep 26, 2021

There is a few ice cream shops on the way.... they sell ice cream and hot dogs chips.... popcicles ice cream sandwiches etc

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Is the beach still rocky?

james Wilson | Sep 26, 2021
Jacob Boatman | Sep 26, 2021

In some parts but it's mostly sandy.

I went by last week it was a gate I was unable to get in it was after the opening hour is there anything new for 2021 that we should know about not being a local

Jane Tavares | Sep 26, 2021
Stephanie Meeks | Sep 26, 2021

When we went last week there was no gate but I did hear that during the summer they close it down for residents only

Can you still have a fire at night?

Filomena Freitas | Sep 26, 2020
Eliana Medina | Sep 26, 2020

Yes

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Is the beach open to massachusetts residents???

Ed Riley | Sep 26, 2020
Mike Cheeto Pereira | Sep 26, 2020

Yes I am from MA and was there last week

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Do we get charge for tomorrow.

Star Yang | Sep 26, 2020
Brenda Campbell | Sep 26, 2020

Yea 20 dollars in get in

Why is the beach only open to residents and sticker holders after 4:00pm?

Katie Arruda | Sep 26, 2020
Joe Dutra | Sep 26, 2020

Because it's a private beach and not state

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Is the beach open? I went a couple weeks ago and it wasn't open?

Erika Bogdon | Sep 26, 2020
Starlight R | Sep 26, 2020

Yes is open. The best thing to do is get there super early. Around 8 AM. If parking gets full, they close. Just 100 people at the time and 20 local.

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Can MA residents get a day pass to Siuthshore beach? Thinking of going tomorrow.

Nancy Chicca | Sep 26, 2020
Andy M | Sep 26, 2020

You can go between 8am and 4pm

can non residence get a day pass to the beach like normal?

Mark Abdelnour, Jr. | Sep 26, 2020
Andy M | Sep 26, 2020

Yes, but the time is limited from 8am to 4pm

Is goosewing beach open to non-residents?

Gerry Landry | Sep 26, 2020
Gerry Landry | Sep 26, 2020

Thank you so much for the answer

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Could someone get married on this beach in the summer? Just a couple with no guests? Thank you, Bonnie Gold

Bonnie Gold | Sep 26, 2020
Deanna Woods | Sep 26, 2020

I guess you can. Why not? Pick a quiet time like early evening because it gets pretty busy or walk closer to the poinr. That would be my choice.

Is there wifi at south shore beach?

Ryan Roberts | Sep 27, 2019
Brad L | Sep 27, 2019

No.

Do they still charge for parking now that it's after Labor Day?

jason plante | Sep 27, 2019
Nancy Sullivan | Sep 27, 2019

No

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Cash only parking?

Hannah Galan | Sep 27, 2019
ShMoKa “LocaLola” TTV | Sep 27, 2019

Yes cash only

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Can you bring dogs here?

Patrick Sofarelli | Sep 27, 2019
Stacy Leech | Sep 27, 2019

No

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Can you have a fire on the beach at night?

Andrew Camara | Sep 27, 2019
Andrew Camara | Sep 27, 2019

All i see is a tent permit application on there website is that it?

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is this beach fog friendly

Glenn Comiskey | Sep 27, 2019
Mark Bragger | Sep 27, 2019

Sure. The beach and for are friends

When does the season Start?

Benjamin Frazier | Sep 27, 2019
karlcamis | Sep 27, 2019

This Monday memorial day

What time does south shore beach stop charging money

fishsticks :p | Sep 27, 2018
Jeffrey Lloyd | Sep 27, 2018

Arround 5 pm

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Can you stay over night on the veach

Rosa Jehu | Sep 27, 2018
Deb Carver | Sep 27, 2018

Well if you get a camping pass, they have RV sites, can be hard to get though

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Are dogs allowed on the beach during the summer day hrs?

Peachez Baybehh | Sep 27, 2018
Helder Botelho | Sep 27, 2018

Yes but should be leashed. Not allowed on adjacent Goosewing beach during the summer due to piping plovers.

Are kayaks allowed?

David Gonsalves | Sep 27, 2018
Jeffrey Lloyd | Sep 27, 2018

Yes

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Is there still red tide?

Taylor Gatie | Sep 27, 2018
Michael Larchevesque | Sep 27, 2018

Yes, but at the other end , none nice place, big beach

Sea weed? Like, a lot?

Jan Berbert | Sep 27, 2018
lorraine monteiro | Sep 27, 2018

Not usually.. mostly none

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What time does this beach open?

Donna Pezza | Sep 27, 2018
karlcamis | Sep 27, 2018

Ive been there for 7am once and they charged at 7am to 4pm which they stop charging . And yes 15 or 20.00 to get in depending on if its a holiday. Fires you could do but you'll need a permit which is $14 you could get it from there about 12noon i forget cut off time for that its probably by 2pm or so but then you'll have to return it after 11pm at the fire station. If you live R.I you could get permit sooner before 12noon.

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Is there something wrong with the beach

Ida Chaves | Sep 27, 2018
Michael Larchevesque | Sep 27, 2018

No its a beautiful beach

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Can you park your RV for the night in the RV area and if so, do you know the cost? Thanks, Patrick

Patrick Leaders | Sep 27, 2018
Jeffrey Lloyd | Sep 27, 2018

No day time only

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Has the beach started charging to get in?

Alysia Souto | Sep 27, 2018
Christopher Hastings | Sep 27, 2018

Yep

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Can you purchase a parking pass if you are not a town resident? I am a tiverton resident.

Thomas Wood | Sep 27, 2018
Jeffrey Lloyd | Sep 27, 2018

Yes you can you'll have to go to the town hall to get it or check on line

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