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Surf Club Beach

Public beach · Madison, Connecticut

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temp 61°F (16°C)

Live data from NOAA buoy NWHC3 (15.2 mi away), as of Oct 20, 6:18 AM UTC.

Why, sources & official advisories
  • Water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy NWHC3, as of Oct 20, 6:18 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 61°F at Surf Club Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Cool todayBarbecue grillPicnic tablesPublic restroomVolleyball court
Editor's Notes
Surf Club Beach is a public beach in Madison, Connecticut. Restrooms, picnic tables, grills and a playground on site; visitors come for picnicking. The site is wheelchair-accessible and kid-friendly.

Weather at Surf Club Beach

49°F, Clear · H 64° / L 48° · 5% chance of rain
H: 64° L: 48°
Clear
Clear
49°
|
Feels like 44°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
76%
Wind
10 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
Clear
49°
3 AM
Clear
49°
6 AM
Clear
48°
9 AM
Sunny
52°
12 PM
Sunny
62°
3 PM
Sunny
64°
6 PM
Sunny
59°
9 PM
Clear
52°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Surf Club Beach?
Surf Club Beach is a public beach in Madison, Connecticut.
What is the water temperature at Surf Club Beach?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Surf Club Beach in Madison, Connecticut is 61°F (16°C), measured by NOAA buoy NWHC3, 15.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Surf Club Beach?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked October 20, 2026.
How is Surf Club Beach rated?
Surf Club Beach in Madison, Connecticut has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 128 reviews.

Location & Contact

13 Surf Club Rd, Madison, CT 06443

Madison, Connecticut 06443

🏖️ 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

Highlights

⭐ Picnics

Accessibility

♿ Wheelchair accessible entrance♿ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

🍖 Barbecue grill🧺 Picnic tables🚻 Public restroom🏐 Volleyball court

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids👶 Playground
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