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Baxter Beach
Park · Norwalk, Connecticut
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy BRHC3, as of Aug 23, 6:00 AM UTC
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
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Live data from NOAA buoy BRHC3 (13.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:00 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Baxter Beach?
- Baxter Beach is a park in Norwalk, Connecticut.
- What is the water temperature at Baxter Beach?
- As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Baxter Beach in Norwalk, Connecticut is 74°F (24°C), measured by NOAA buoy BRHC3, 13.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Baxter Beach?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is Baxter Beach rated?
- Baxter Beach in Norwalk, Connecticut has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 10 reviews.
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