Rockingham County, NH · Atlantic Ocean

Jenness State Beach

A small, sand-and-cobble beach in the heart of Rye Beach village — surfable on a north or east swell and one of New Hampshire's most consistent local surf spots. Very low-key family scene during calm summer afternoons.

Today's Conditions

Ideal for a beach walk.

80°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Rain showers likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

80°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

85 /100

ideal

85 Sunbathe

88 Walk

80 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

80°F

Mostly Cloudy

Wind

5 mph

Rain

Today

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

76°F

Rain Showers Likely

Water

Water Temp

—

Next Low Tide

2:44 PM

1.5 ft · in 2m

Water Quality

Clean

41 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 10mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ154)

The GYX 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.

NHZ014 Coastal Rockingham — Portsmouth and Hampton n/a
MEZ023 Coastal York — Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit, n/a
MEZ024 Coastal Cumberland — Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent n/a
MEZ025 Sagadahoc — Reid State Park and Popham n/a
MEZ026 Lincoln — Pemaquid n/a
MEZ027 Knox — Birch Point n/a
MEZ028 Coastal Waldo — Moose Point State Park n/a

NWS SRF · GYX · Issued Jun 25, 12:41 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:05 AM

Sunset

8:26 PM

Moon · 80%

Waxing Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
2:39 AM	Low	0.8 ft
8:54 AM	High	8.0 ft
2:44 PM	Low	1.5 ft
9:05 PM	High	9.2 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 25

80°

Partly Sunny

Fri Jun 26

76°

Rain Showers Likely

67%

Sat Jun 27

75°

Scattered Rain Showers

25%

Sun Jun 28

81°

Mostly Sunny

10%

Mon Jun 29

79°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Jun 30

82°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

19%

Wed Jul 1

82°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

17%

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).

Beach Info

Parking

Metered lot on Ocean Boulevard. Limited spaces — competitive on weekends.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on Jenness State Beach year-round. Adjacent town-owned portions of Jenness Beach allow leashed dogs sunrise – 9 AM and 7 PM – midnight in summer (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day); Saturday restrictions apply.

Entry Fee

Metered parking; no separate beach entry fee.

Address

2280 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowersbathhouse

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Jenness State Beach.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Jenness State Beach from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

Is Jenness State Beach dog-friendly?

Is there an entry fee at Jenness State Beach?

Metered parking; no separate beach entry fee.

Are there lifeguards at Jenness State Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Jenness State Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Jenness State Beach?

Amenities at Jenness State Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, bathhouse.

When is the water warmest at Jenness State 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 Jenness State Beach located?

Jenness State Beach is in Rockingham County, NH, at 2280 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870.