Ocean Beach Park

Ocean Beach Park
FAQ

Everything you need to know before your beach day.

What are the beach conditions at Ocean Beach Park today?

Ocean Beach Park sits on the Long Island Sound. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8461490, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.

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Where do you park at Ocean Beach Park?

Park at Ocean Beach Park in lots like Ocean Beach Park Lot, Waterford Beach Park, Harkness Memorial State Park. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $30 weekday / $40 weekend (includes admission) and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.

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Where should you eat at Ocean Beach Park?

At Ocean Beach Park, don't miss the Lobster Roll at Fred's Shanty. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.

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What boat trips run from Ocean Beach Park?

Boats leave Ocean Beach Park from New London Waterfront, including the Cross Sound Ferry to Orient Point — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.

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What's happening at Ocean Beach Park this week?

Ocean Beach Park hosts Waterslides & Pool and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.

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At Ocean Beach Park, the sun sets at 7:51 PM today — about 13h 53m of daylight. Sunrise was 5:57 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Ocean Beach Park update at the top of the conditions page.