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Knollwood Beach

Beach · Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: 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 (16.2 mi away), as of Oct 20, 7:54 AM UTC.

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 Knollwood Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

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Weather at Knollwood 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
77%
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 Knollwood Beach?
Knollwood Beach is a beach in Old Saybrook, Connecticut.
What is the water temperature at Knollwood Beach?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Knollwood Beach in Old Saybrook, Connecticut is 63°F (17°C), measured by NOAA buoy NLHC3, 16.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Knollwood Beach?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked October 20, 2026.
How is Knollwood Beach rated?
Knollwood Beach in Old Saybrook, Connecticut has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 47 reviews.

Location & Contact

435-439 Maple Ave, 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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