Lucy Vincent Beach
Nude beach in Massachusetts, United States
Lucy Vincent Beach is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Massachusetts, United States. It lies within Lucy Vincent Beach, managed by Unknown. The sea is warmest in August at about 21°C (70°F) and coolest in February (3°C (38°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 22°C (72°F), and the best time to visit is August. There are 2 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Moshup Beach (9.5 km (5.9 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Lucy Vincent Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | 5°C | 90 mm |
| February | 1°C | 3°C | 84 mm |
| March | 3°C | 4°C | 109 mm |
| April | 7°C | 7°C | 103 mm |
| May | 12°C | 11°C | 86 mm |
| June | 18°C | 16°C | 92 mm |
| July | 22°C | 20°C | 79 mm |
| August (best) | 22°C | 21°C | 78 mm |
| September | 19°C | 19°C | 96 mm |
| October | 14°C | 16°C | 118 mm |
| November | 9°C | 12°C | 105 mm |
| December | 4°C | 8°C | 115 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of Lucy Vincent Beach, managed by Unknown · public access: restricted.
- Website: ci.chilmark.ma.us
- Coordinates: 41.33990, -70.72358 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Massachusetts?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Lucy Vincent Beach
- 1Moshup Beach nude beach · Massachusetts · best AugustProhibitedSea 21°C in August
- 2Sandy Terraces Nudist Campground naturist campground · MassachusettsClothing optional
- 3Brush Valley nude beach · MassachusettsProhibitedSea 20°C in August
- 4Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds naturist campground · Rhode IslandNaturist only
- 5Sun Ridge Resort nudist resort · Rhode IslandClothing optional
- 6Solair Recreation League naturist campground · ConnecticutClothing optional
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lucy Vincent Beach clothing optional?
Lucy Vincent Beach is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Cape Cod Times (via Yahoo News), 8 Dec 2022. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in United States before you go.
When is the best time to visit Lucy Vincent Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are August. July averages 22°C (71°F) and January 1°C (34°F).
How warm is the water at Lucy Vincent Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 3°C (38°F) to 21°C (70°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Lucy Vincent Beach?
The closest are Moshup Beach (9.5 km (5.9 mi)), Sandy Terraces Nudist Campground (43 km (27 mi)) and Brush Valley (94 km (58 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Cape Cod Times (via Yahoo News), 8 Dec 2022 (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.