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Photo: Byron Cherry at Ocean Beach Park September 2019 by Nathan Dimartino (CC BY-SA 4.0) License

Ocean Beach

Beach · New London, 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 (4.5 mi away), as of Oct 20, 7:18 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, 7:18 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 63°F at Ocean Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Cool todaycamping-nearby

Vibrant beach offering an outdoor swimming pool with water slides, mini golf, an arcade & boardwalk.

Weather at Ocean Beach

50°F, Cloudy · H 62° / L 50° · 9% chance of rain
H: 62° L: 50°
Cloudy
Cloudy
50°
|
Feels like 44°
Precipitation
9%
Humidity
80%
Wind
15 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
Clear
51°
3 AM
Clear
50°
6 AM
Overcast
50°
9 AM
Overcast
53°
12 PM
Overcast
61°
3 PM
Overcast
62°
6 PM
Clear
58°
9 PM
Clear
54°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ocean Beach?
Ocean Beach is a beach in New London, Connecticut.
What is the water temperature at Ocean Beach?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Ocean Beach in New London, Connecticut is 63°F (17°C), measured by NOAA buoy NLHC3, 4.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Ocean 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 Ocean Beach rated?
Ocean Beach in New London, Connecticut has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 204 reviews.
What amenities does Ocean Beach have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Ocean Beach include camping-nearby.

Location & Contact

New London, CT 06320

New London, Connecticut 06320

🏖️ 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

Features & amenities

Amenities

⛺ Camping nearby
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