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Chalker Beach

Beach · Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temp 63°F (17°C)

Live data from NOAA buoy NLHC3 (17.6 mi away), as of Oct 20, 7:54 AM UTC.

  • A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the Mouth of the Connecticut River and other areas. — NWS Upton NY
Why, sources & official advisories
  • Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy NLHC3, as of Oct 20, 7:54 AM UTC

No official beach-advisory feed for Connecticut yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

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It’s 63°F at Chalker Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

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Private vacation homes & quaint cottages line this modest stretch of sand on Long Island Sound.

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Weather at Chalker Beach

50°F, Clear · H 64° / L 50° · 5% chance of rain
H: 64° L: 50°
Clear
Clear
50°
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Feels like 44°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
75%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
Clear
50°
3 AM
Clear
50°
6 AM
Clear
50°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
54°
12 PM
Cloudy
63°
3 PM
Sunny
64°
6 PM
Sunny
58°
9 PM
Clear
53°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Chalker Beach?
Chalker Beach is a beach in Old Saybrook, Connecticut.
What is the water temperature at Chalker Beach?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Chalker Beach in Old Saybrook, Connecticut is 63°F (17°C), measured by NOAA buoy NLHC3, 17.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Chalker Beach?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked October 20, 2026.
How is Chalker Beach rated?
Chalker Beach in Old Saybrook, Connecticut has an average visitor rating of 5 out of 5, based on 9 reviews.

Location & Contact

Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475

🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
  • ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
  • ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
  • ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions
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