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First Encounter Beach

First Encounter Beach, on the Massachusetts coast near Eastham, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

Eastham, Massachusetts · live parking & conditions · updated June 16, 2026

Parking at First Encounter Beach

Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows First Encounter 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.

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Conditions & tides

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

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First Encounter Beach: FAQ

Where is First Encounter Beach?
First Encounter Beach is in Eastham, Massachusetts. Open it on the BeachMap map for directions, live parking and current conditions.
Is there parking at First Encounter Beach?
BeachMap shows First Encounter Beach's real-time parking status (open, filling or full), reported by other beachgoers, so you can check before you drive over.

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