The Saccocirridae are small interstitial polychaetes common in coarse sand on reflective, surf beaches, usually within the zone of retention.

Saccocirridae have a worldwide distribution and many more species likely remain to be described.

These polychates are usually between 2 and 10 millimetres (0.08 and 0.39 in) in length and 500 μm wide.

They have reduced parapodia and are considered a true interstitial species, incapable of burrowing through finer sediments.

Based on Saccocirrus sonomacus from the Pacific Coast of the Americas, the prostomium supports a pair of grooved palps that have a primarily sensory purpose.