75°
Sunny
0%
85
Fairfield County, CT · Atlantic Ocean
Calf Pasture Beach
95 Calf Pasture Beach Road, Norwalk, CT 06855
Norwalk's flagship beach: three-quarters of a mile of Sound shoreline with a splash pad, playground, skate park, and sailing school all in one footprint. Calm Long Island Sound water and lots of grass behind the sand make it the rare beach that doubles as a town park.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
75°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 2 to 9 mph.
Weather
- 75°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
85 /100
ideal
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
75°F
Clear
Wind
6 mph
SW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
76°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
20 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ335)
The OKX office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- NYZ075 Kings (Brooklyn) — Coney Island Beach and Manhattan Beach Low
- NYZ178 Southern Queens — Jacob Riis Park and Rockaway Beach Low
- NYZ179 Southern Nassau — Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach, Low
- NYZ080 Southwestern Suffolk — Gilgo State Park and Robert Moses State Park Low
- NYZ081 Southeastern Suffolk — Smith Point, Cupsogue Beach, Low
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:22 AM
Sunset
8:20 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:36 AM | High | 6.4 ft |
| 7:58 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 2:12 PM | High | 5.9 ft |
| 8:09 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
76°
Sunny
1%
84
79°
Mostly Sunny
0%
84
81°
Mostly Sunny
12%
84
77°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
72%
18
68°
Chance Rain Showers
31%
63
72°
Mostly Sunny
14%
84
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
10:20 PM - 11:20 PM
Major
2:10 AM - 4:10 AM
Minor
7:20 AM - 8:20 AM
Major
2:40 PM - 4:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Non-residents: 130 first-come spots. $42/car weekday before 5 PM, $72 Sat/Sun, $30 after 5 PM. Season May 15 – Oct 15.
Dogs
Dogs not allowed on the beach during the season.
Entry Fee
$42 weekday / $72 weekend non-resident parking
Address
95 Calf Pasture Beach Road, Norwalk, CT 06855
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Calf Pasture Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Calf Pasture Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Calf Pasture Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs not allowed on the beach during the season.
Is there an entry fee at Calf Pasture Beach?
$42 weekday / $72 weekend non-resident parking
Are there lifeguards at Calf Pasture Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Calf Pasture Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Calf Pasture Beach?
Amenities at Calf Pasture Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, playground, picnic area, fishing.
When is the water warmest at Calf Pasture Beach?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Calf Pasture Beach located?
Calf Pasture Beach is in Fairfield County, CT, at 95 Calf Pasture Beach Road, Norwalk, CT 06855.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS