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Ocean Beach Park Conditions Today

Ocean Beach Park right now: water 59°F, surf 1–2 ft, wind 10 mph from the SW. Next low tide at 10:09 PM.

live · NOAA + Open-Meteo

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1–2 ft

surf

Sunny, high near 66°. No real rain risk. All-day beach window.

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65°

Air

58°

Feels

59°

Water

13 mph

Wind

4

UV

0%

Rain

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Rain OutlookOpen-Meteo

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6 AM10 AM2 PM6 PM9 PM

Top rain chance is just 1% — pack the sunscreen, not the umbrella.

Tide

0.3 ft · falling ↘

Next low tide

12:24 PM 0.2 ft

T−…

1.9 ft of drop from the 7:54 AM high; the wet sand is widest from about 11:24 AM.

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High 7:54 AM
Low 12:24 PM
High 8:18 PM
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Wind

NESW

13 mph

from the WSW

UV Index

4

Moderate

easy sunscreen day

Time to Burn

UV 4 · incl. sand glare
36min

for unprotected fair skin (burns easily, tans a little). SPF 30 if you are out for more than an hour.

An estimate from the standard erythemal dose model, not a medical limit. Darker skin burns more slowly than this, people vary either way, and sunscreen only helps if you use enough of it and reapply.

Rip Current Riskestimated

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ESCAPE: SWIM PARALLEL
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Moderate
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Calm pattern today. Currents can still surprise — keep kids within reach.

Caught in one? Don’t fight it. Swim parallel to the beach until you’re free, then angle back in.

Beach Flag

Green Flag

calm, swim easy

estimated · trust the lifeguard

Water by Monthtypical

avg 2021–2024
43
J
40
F
42
M
47
A
55
M
63
J
70
J
70
A
70
S
64
O
56
N
47
D

Warmest around July (70°), coolest around February (40°).

surf’s up (gently)

Tides are NOAA predictions (Ocean Beach Park station 8461490); temps, wind, UV, waves and water temp are live from Open-Meteo; rip current risk from the NWS surf-zone forecast. Flag status is estimated from wave height and wind, so always trust the lifeguard’s actual flag over this app.

Ocean Beach Park beach conditions today

The water at Ocean Beach Park is 59°F (15°C) today, 3°F warmer than the usual 56°F for November. For swimming it is cold: most swimmers want a wetsuit. Waves are 1–2 ft (moderate). The air is 61°F, feeling like 56°F, with breezy 10 mph winds from the SW. The UV index reaches 4 (moderate).

The water holds steady around 58°F through Sun Nov 8.

Ocean Beach Park 7-day forecast

The week ahead at Ocean Beach Park, day by day: the sky, the high, the strongest wind and the biggest waves, the UV peak and the daytime chance of rain, and the water temperature. The calmest day for a swim looks like Wed Nov 4.

DaySkyHighWindWavesUVRainWater
TodayCloudy66°F14 mph1.4 ft41%58°F
Tue Nov 3Cloudy67°F10 mph1.1 ft44%59°F
Wed Nov 4Fog65°F10 mph0.9 ft40%59°F
Thu Nov 5Drizzle66°F12 mph2.6 ft424%60°F
Fri Nov 6Showers64°F8 mph2.6 ft261%61°F
Sat Nov 7Drizzle63°F16 mph2.1 ft345%60°F
Sun Nov 8Cloudy54°F10 mph2.2 ft39%59°F

Tide times at Ocean Beach Park

High and low tides for the next 7 days, from NOAA’s predictions for tide station 8461490. Heights are in feet above the average low tide. The shell window is the last hour and a quarter of the ebb and the first three-quarters of the flood around the day’s lowest daylight low, when the most sand is bare; the lowest low of the week is marked.

Highs and lows, this weekNOAA
DayTide 1Tide 2Tide 3Tide 4Shell window
TodayHigh 2:59 AM 2.5Low 9:27 AM 0.5High 3:31 PM 2.8Low 10:09 PM 0.28:12 AM–10:12 AM
Tue Nov 3High 4:10 AM 2.7Low 10:35 AM 0.5High 4:38 PM 2.7Low 11:04 PM 0.29:20 AM–11:20 AM
Wed Nov 4High 5:12 AM 2.8Low 11:38 AM 0.4High 5:35 PM 2.6Low 11:56 PM 0.210:23 AM–12:23 PM
Thu Nov 5High 6:03 AM 3.0Low 12:37 PM 0.3High 6:24 PM 2.6—11:22 AM–1:22 PM
Fri Nov 6Low 12:45 AM 0.2High 6:48 AM 3.2Low 1:30 PM 0.2High 7:09 PM 2.512:15 PM–2:15 PM
Sat Nov 7Low 1:31 AM 0.3High 7:30 AM 3.3Low 2:19 PM 0.1High 7:53 PM 2.41:04 PM–3:04 PM · best
Sun Nov 8Low 2:14 AM 0.3High 8:11 AM 3.3Low 3:02 PM 0.1High 8:36 PM 2.41:47 PM–3:47 PM

Ocean Beach Park water temperature by month

The average sea temperature at Ocean Beach Park for each month (2021–2024). The water is warmest in July (70°F) and coolest in February (40°F). It never averages 74°F, so most swimmers use a wetsuit.

MonthWater °FWater °CFor swimming
January43°F6°CCold
February40°F4°CCold
March42°F5°CCold
April47°F8°CCold
May55°F13°CCold
June63°F17°CChilly
July70°F21°CCool
August70°F21°CCool
September70°F21°CCool
October64°F18°CChilly
November (now)56°F13°CCold
December47°F8°CCold

Staying safe at Ocean Beach Park

Rip currents. If a current pulls you away from shore, don’t fight it: swim parallel to the beach until you are out of it, then swim back in. If you can’t, float and wave for help.

Sun. The UV index peaks at 4 today. Wear SPF 30 and reapply every two hours and after swimming.

Dogs. Dogs are not allowed on this beach.

Swim near a lifeguard when one is on duty, and follow the beach flags and posted signs. The Ocean Beach Park rules page covers dogs, alcohol, fires and more.

How to read beach conditions

Waves

Under 1 ft is calm, good for small children and floating. 1–2 ft is small, fine for most swimmers. 2–4 ft is moderate: fun for bodyboarding, harder for weak swimmers. 4–6 ft is rough, and over 6 ft is dangerous for swimming. Today at Ocean Beach Park it’s moderate.

Wind

Under 8 mph is light and pleasant. 8–15 mph is breezy, good for kites and cooler on a hot day. 15–25 mph blows sand and whips up the water. Over 25 mph most people pack up. Today at Ocean Beach Park it’s breezy.

UV index

0–2 is low, 3–5 moderate, 6–7 high, 8–10 very high and 11 or more extreme. At 8 or more, fair skin can burn in under 20 minutes. The UV index is highest around midday even when it is cloudy.

Water temperature

Under 60°F is cold and most people want a wetsuit. 68–73°F is cool but swimmable. 74–79°F feels comfortable, and 80°F or more feels warm.

Ocean Beach Park conditions FAQ

What is the water temperature at Ocean Beach Park today?

59°F (15°C), 3°F warmer than the usual 56°F for November.

Is the water warm enough to swim at Ocean Beach Park today?

At 59°F the water is cold: most swimmers want a wetsuit. Waves are 1–2 ft, which is moderate.

How big are the waves at Ocean Beach Park today?

1–2 ft, which is moderate. The wind is 10 mph from the SW.

What time is high tide at Ocean Beach Park today?

High tide is at 2:59 AM and 3:31 PM, and low tide is at 9:27 AM and 10:09 PM. Times are NOAA predictions.

What is the UV index at Ocean Beach Park today?

The UV index peaks at 4 (moderate). Wear SPF 30 and reapply every two hours and after swimming.

What is the beach weather at Ocean Beach Park this week?

Highs run 54–67°F over the next 7 days. Rain is likely on Fri Nov 6. The calmest day for a swim looks like Wed Nov 4.

What is the water temperature at Ocean Beach Park in November?

The water at Ocean Beach Park averages about 56°F (13°C) in November.

When is the water warmest at Ocean Beach Park?

July is the warmest month, averaging 70°F. February is the coolest, at 40°F.

What is the best time of year to swim at Ocean Beach Park?

The water never averages 74°F here. It is warmest in July, at 70°F, so bring a wetsuit most of the year.

Conditions at beaches near Ocean Beach Park

The usual water temperature in November at the nearest beaches. Tap one for its live conditions.

Rocky Neck State Park conditions8 mi56°F
Watch Hill Beach conditions12 mi56°F
Misquamicut Beach conditions15 mi57°F
Ditch Plains Beach conditions20 mi56°F
Hammonasset Beach conditions24 mi55°F
Main Beach conditions25 mi56°F

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