Can you swim here today?
Ocean Beach Park
New London, Connecticut · Park
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionAs of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Ocean Beach Park is 63°F (17°C), measured by NOAA buoy NLHC3, 4.3 miles away.
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy NLHC3, as of Oct 20, 6:18 AM UTC
Water temp
63°F
17°C
No official beach-advisory feed for Connecticut yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live data from NOAA buoy NLHC3 (4.3 mi away), as of Oct 20, 6:18 AM UTC.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.