BeachMap Open the map

South Beach

Katama’s three-mile Atlantic strand on the Vineyard — real surf and rip currents; come early or bike in.

Edgartown, Massachusetts · live parking & conditions · updated June 14, 2026

Parking at South Beach

Free lot (fills early). Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows South Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick a beach that still has space before you drive over.

Check South Beach parking on the live map →

Conditions & tides

Tap South Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times, plus recent photos and ratings from other visitors.

Open South Beach on the map →

South Beach — FAQ

Is there parking at South Beach?
Free lot (fills early). BeachMap shows South Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can check before you drive over.
Is South Beach free?
Yes — South Beach is free to access.
What's at South Beach?
South Beach has restrooms, lifeguard. Tap it on the live map for current conditions and recent photos.

Nearby beaches in Cape Cod & the Islands