- Shelter
- W, SW, S
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off the sand spit at the tip of Cape Cod, in the lee of Long Point at the entrance to Provincetown Harbor, Massachusetts.
- Water
- Mooring buoys
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from Provincetown Harbor and round Long Point, marked by Long Point Light, a lighthouse in service since 1827. Anchor on sand close to the beach. The bottom holds well in sand. Open to the W, SW and S, so the spot suits settled weather or winds with northerly component.
Ashore
The sand spit and dike walk lead back towards Provincetown along the western end of Commercial Street, a two-hour walk over the stone dike. Long Point is a known birdwatching spot.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 42.03026, -70.17808 (42°1.82'N 70°10.68'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from west, south-west, south winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water, Mooring buoys, Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Long Point Beach lies at 42°1.82'N 70°10.68'W, that is 42.03026, -70.17808 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Long Point Beach sheltered from?
Long Point Beach is sheltered from west, south-west, south winds.
Can you anchor at Long Point Beach?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Long Point Beach.
How do boaters rate Long Point Beach?
Long Point Beach is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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