80°
Partly Sunny
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Rockingham County, NH · Atlantic Ocean
North Hampton State Beach
27 Ocean Boulevard, North Hampton, NH 03862
A compact ocean-facing strip along NH-1A with a bathhouse and metered roadside parking, popular for its no-frills accessibility right off the coastal road. Smaller and quieter than nearby Hampton Beach, with a similar surf and the same NH Beach Patrol coverage.
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 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Rain showers likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. 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
84 /100
great
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.9 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
80°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
5 to 10 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
78°F
Rain Showers Likely
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
9:06 PM
9.7 ft · in 6.3h
Water Quality
Above threshold
170 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2:40 AM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 8:54 AM | High | 8.5 ft |
| 2:45 PM | Low | 1.8 ft |
| 9:06 PM | High | 9.7 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
78°
Rain Showers Likely
65%
59
77°
Scattered Rain Showers
25%
74
82°
Mostly Sunny
9%
85
83°
Mostly Sunny
1%
85
86°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
19%
61
87°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
18%
81
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.
Major
7:50 PM - 9:50 PM
Minor
1:20 AM - 2:20 AM
Major
8:10 AM - 10:10 AM
Minor
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Metered: $2/hr May 1 – Sep 30, $1/hr in April and October.
Dogs
Pets not permitted in the park.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
27 Ocean Boulevard, North Hampton, NH 03862
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at North Hampton State Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for North Hampton State Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is North Hampton State Beach dog-friendly?
Pets not permitted in the park.
Is there an entry fee at North Hampton State Beach?
Entry to North Hampton State Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at North Hampton State Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol North Hampton 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 North Hampton State Beach?
Amenities at North Hampton State Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers.
When is the water warmest at North Hampton 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 North Hampton State Beach located?
North Hampton State Beach is in Rockingham County, NH, at 27 Ocean Boulevard, North Hampton, NH 03862.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS