A small, rocky-edged pocket beach near Rye Harbor that most visitors blow past — bring water shoes and grab one of the few roadside spots.
Rye, New Hampshire · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026
Sawyer Beach is a free hidden gem in Rye, New Hampshire.
A few roadside spots. BeachMap shows Sawyer Beach's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Check Sawyer Beach parking on the live map →Sawyer Beach is a quieter, out-of-the-way spot, so it's worth checking conditions before you make the trip. In a typical year July is the warmest month here, with highs near 80°F, and it's reliably beach weather June to August. Tap Sawyer Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.
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