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West Beach

Park · Westbrook, Connecticut

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. NOAA buoy NLHC3, as of Aug 22, 1:18 PM UTC
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
70°F
21°C

No official beach-advisory feed for Connecticut yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy NLHC3 (20 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:18 PM UTC.

Weather at West Beach

H: 72° L: 65°
Overcast
Overcast
70°
|
Feels like 71°
Precipitation
91%
Humidity
76%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
67°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
66°
6 AM
Overcast
67°
9 AM
Overcast
70°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
72°
3 PM
Light rain
70°
6 PM
Light rain
71°
9 PM
Light rain
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Beach?
West Beach is a park in Westbrook, Connecticut.
What is the water temperature at West Beach?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at West Beach in Westbrook, Connecticut is 70°F (21°C), measured by NOAA buoy NLHC3, 20 miles away.
Can you swim at West Beach?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is West Beach rated?
West Beach in Westbrook, Connecticut has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 41 reviews.

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Seaside Ave, Westbrook, CT 06498

Westbrook, Connecticut 06498

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