Plum Island Beach

We came here to a very low tide, so can't tell how it looks on any regular high tide. The beach itself is pretty large, the sand is not really soft, but of a dark color and chunky, probably containing some granit or quartz particles. There were some fishermen standing in the shallow water, probably 2 feet deep. In one point you can see how two water currents meet and create some overlapping waves. Have no idea if you are allowed to swim here. Maybe with high tide it is totally different. Overall the views are beautiful, even picturesque, but this beach is not my choice.

I am a local landscape photographer. I spend lots of time at the plum island beaches, marshes and especially the Parker River National Wildlife Sanctuary. All of these photos were taken by me this summer and many more to come. The Wildlife Refuge is with endless options for a nature photographer or Wildlife enthusiast. Enjoy your visit. @R.Strangman Photography 2025

Another beach that i just found. I like how it’s more quiet than others. The shore is not deep and i can see my son even if i dont have to go to the waters with him.

So I came here a few weeks ago with my husband for our first time. Get there early since there are limited spots for non residents, parking was only $25 for the day. PROS: I thought it was cool there was a light house right across from he parking lot. We liked hat the beach didn't get packed and we were literally on an island of our own however we did go in June. We enjoyed watching the many boats come in and out of the bay area. We took a nice walk away from our spot down the further spot of the beach and we enjoyed that walk and finding seaglass and seeing the view from that side. CONS: My first complaint is how far away the bathrooms are which are only 3 porta potties. You walk down this long wooden ramp and if you stop to soon you can't even see the water, so you have to lug all your beach equipment very far to the edge to see the water. The sand is really hard and isn't wracked by the way, so there was ocean and other people trash everywhere. We didn't like that right where we were sitting people walked up and started fishing, which didn't make us want to go in the water.

Plenty of parking lots and very near ( 20 USD); bathrooms were nice and clean, just be mindful of the schedule. You will find them closed before 7 am and after 8pm everyday. The beach was beautiful: clean not super busy, waves were coming in hot, and water icy cold, as usual.. The view of the sky at sunset was breathtaking. The day was cloudy and warm.