75°
Patchy Smoke
86%
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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
Skip the beach today.
86% rain · NWS alert active · 75°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Patchy smoke and showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. South wind 12 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy. Low around 69, with temperatures rising to around 71 overnight. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Weather
- 75°F air — ideal beach weather
- 86% rain — wet day — beach day is off
Safety
- NWS alert active — air quality alert issued july 17 at 3:28pm edt by nws upton ny
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20 Sunbathe
29 Walk
37 Fish
60 Photo
Best for photography today
Weather alert in effect
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 3:28PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Atmosphere
Air Temp
75°F
Haze
Wind
12 to 15 mph
S
Rain
86%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
3 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~67m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 01 PM
Tomorrow
77°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Next Low Tide
9:28 PM
0.3 ft · in 17m
Water Quality
Clean
20 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo 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 High
- NYZ178 Southern Queens — Jacob Riis Park and Rockaway Beach High
- NYZ179 Southern Nassau — Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach, High
- NYZ080 Southwestern Suffolk — Gilgo State Park and Robert Moses State Park High
- NYZ081 Southeastern Suffolk — Smith Point, Cupsogue Beach, High
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:36 AM
Sunset
8:22 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:42 AM | High | 6.9 ft |
| 9:00 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 3:13 PM | High | 7.0 ft |
| 9:28 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:35 AM | High | 6.5 ft |
| 9:49 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 4:04 PM | High | 6.9 ft |
| 10:23 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:27 AM | High | 6.1 ft |
| 10:38 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 4:54 PM | High | 6.8 ft |
| 11:18 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:21 AM | High | 5.8 ft |
| 11:29 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 5:46 PM | High | 6.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:14 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 6:17 AM | High | 5.6 ft |
| 12:22 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 6:39 PM | High | 6.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:10 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 7:14 AM | High | 5.4 ft |
| 1:16 PM | Low | 1.3 ft |
| 7:32 PM | High | 6.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:04 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 8:09 AM | High | 5.4 ft |
| 2:09 PM | Low | 1.4 ft |
| 8:25 PM | High | 6.3 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8465705, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
77°
Sunny
0%
81
78°
Sunny
0%
86
78°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
67%
20
81°
Showers And Thunderstorms
86%
15
79°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
19%
75
80°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
15%
82
What to Bring Today
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 12 to 15 mph wind
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 86% chance of rain
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
10:10 PM - 11:10 PM
Major
3:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Minor
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Major
3:40 PM - 5:40 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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Calf Pasture Beach today?
Calf Pasture Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
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.
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