Visiting the Flats

The Brewster Flats can be accessed from any of Brewster’s public beaches. An ideal time to arrive is 1-2 hours before low tide, allowing plenty of opportunity to explore the multitude of sandbars and tidal pools while the tide is still receding. As the tide shifts and begins its return to shore, it’s possible to actually see the water moving right at one’s feet! Days when sunrises and sunsets coincide with low tide are particularly wonderful opportunities to visit the flats.