Wallis Sands sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8424601, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Wallis Sands in lots like Wallis Sands State Beach Lot, Jenness State Beach Metered Lot, Rye Harbor State Park (Ragged Neck). Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $15/day passenger vehicle and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Wallis Sands, don't miss the Lobster Roll at Ray's Seafood. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Wallis Sands from Rye Harbor, including the Granite State Whale Watch — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoWallis Sands hosts Beach Day Use and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Wallis Sands into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeAt Wallis Sands, the sun sets at 6:28 PM today — about 11h 48m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:40 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Wallis Sands update at the top of the conditions page.