74°
Sunny
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New London County, CT · Atlantic Ocean
Rocky Neck State Park
244 West Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357
A half-mile crescent of sand on Long Island Sound with a striking 1930s WPA-era stone pavilion overlooking it. The 160-site campground in the woods behind the beach makes it one of CT's best multi-day coastal trips.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
74°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. South wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 2 to 9 mph.
Weather
- 74°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
84 /100
great
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
74°F
Clear
Wind
9 mph
S
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
Above threshold
512 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ332)
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
5:17 AM
Sunset
8:16 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:31 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 12:36 PM | High | 2.4 ft |
| 6:30 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
76°
Sunny
1%
84
79°
Mostly Sunny
0%
84
80°
Mostly Sunny
7%
84
75°
Showers And Thunderstorms
75%
18
69°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
21%
63
71°
Mostly Sunny
14%
75
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
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
7:10 AM - 8:10 AM
Major
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free for CT-registered vehicles. Out-of-state day pass required (rate varies by season).
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed on trails and picnic areas north of the train tracks; not allowed on the beach or in buildings.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
244 West Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Rocky Neck State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Rocky Neck State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Rocky Neck State Park dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs allowed on trails and picnic areas north of the train tracks; not allowed on the beach or in buildings.
Is there an entry fee at Rocky Neck State Park?
Entry to Rocky Neck State Park is free.
Are there lifeguards at Rocky Neck State Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Rocky Neck State Park during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Rocky Neck State Park?
Amenities at Rocky Neck State Park include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, campground, picnic area, fishing.
When is the water warmest at Rocky Neck State Park?
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 Rocky Neck State Park located?
Rocky Neck State Park is in New London County, CT, at 244 West Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS