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Short Beach Park
Park · Stratford, Connecticut
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temp 60°F (16°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy BRHC3 (3.8 mi away), as of Oct 29, 8:48 AM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — NOAA buoy BRHC3, as of Oct 29, 8:48 AM UTC
No official beach-advisory feed for Connecticut yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Get an email when it’s warm enough
It’s 60°F at Short Beach Park now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Waterfront park & beach offering play & picnic areas as well as tennis courts & a par-3 golf course.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Bluefish, Web Burrfish, Mummichog and 2 more species.
5 fish species in 8 public records within 2 km of Short Beach Park since 2000.
- Bluefish Pomatomus saltatrix3 records · 2010
- Web Burrfish Chilomycterus antillarum2 records · 2010
- Mummichog Fundulus heteroclitus1 record · 2010
- Striped Killifish Fundulus majalis1 record · 2010
- Blue Perch Tautogolabrus adspersus1 record · 2010
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Short Beach Park?
- Short Beach Park is a park in Stratford, Connecticut.
- What is the water temperature at Short Beach Park?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Short Beach Park in Stratford, Connecticut is 60°F (16°C), measured by NOAA buoy BRHC3, 3.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at Short Beach Park?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Short Beach Park rated?
- Short Beach Park in Stratford, Connecticut has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 857 reviews.
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💡 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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