WEST ISLAND
Fairhaven, MA
West Island Town Beach ♦ Fairhaven, MA
Town Beach, West Island, Fairhaven, Mass.
- Known by the locals and [West] Islanders, this small cresent-shaped gem offers great swimming in calm waters. Swimming best at high tide. If you don't want to drive, then go by boat: at the western heart of Buzzards Bay, facing Falmouth. Take a nature walk, see the estuaries and birds on the uninhabited "back-side of the island". Sunrises on Town Beach; sunsets at the causeway. Find your peace here.
The West Island Town Beach usually opens in late June. Passes are available at the BPW Office, 5 Arsene St., or at the entrance to the West Island Town Beach.
The West Island Town Beach is owned by the Town of Fairhaven and is adjacent to the State Reservation on the south end.
To get to the West Island Town Beach, proceed to Causeway Rd. onto West Island, after crossing over the bridge take first right, last left and last right. head straight down to the town beach.
2009 SUMMER SCHEDULE HAS ENDED
Fairhaven Residents:
Season Pass: $30.00 per vehicle
Day Pass vehicle: $6.00
Day Pass Walk-In: $3.00
There is no charge for Fairhaven Senior Citizens
Non-Residents:
Season Pass: $100.00
Day Pass Vehicle: $15.00
Day Pass Walk-In: $7.00
Swimming lessons are offered by Lifeguards for a fee of $10.00 per person. Applications are available at the BPW Office.
There are also toilet facilities available.
The beach is staffed from 9AM to 4PM.
UPLOAD LINK ABOVE FOR MOBILE WEST ISLAND WEATHER
WEST ISLAND TEMPERATURE RIGHT NOW:
These sensors are about a block away from the Community Hall.
Temperatures may be cooler at the beach
ISLAND WEATHER MOBILE
NE WINTER OUTLOOK
