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Riverhead Beach

Riverhead Beach is a beach in Essex, Massachusetts.

October to March

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Best seasonOctober to March
CrowdUsually quiet

Visiting Riverhead Beach

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

  • Swim only where lifeguards or flags show it is safe.

Best time

October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Places to visit near Riverhead Beach

All places near Marblehead →

How to reach Riverhead Beach

Nearest towns with a guide: Marblehead (1 km) · Salem (6 km) · Swampscott (7 km). Coordinates 42.49212, -70.85498. Road distances are estimates.

Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Riverhead Beach?

October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What are the places to visit near Riverhead Beach?

Nearby: Seaside Park (park, 0 km), Old North Church (church, 2 km), Fort Sewall (fort, 3 km), Marblehead Light (fort, 3 km), Crowninshield Island (sanctuary, 3 km), Fort Miller (fort, 4 km).

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