80°
Mostly Sunny
2%
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Fairfield County, CT · Atlantic Ocean
Sherwood Island State Park
Sherwood Island Connector, Westport, CT 06880
Connecticut's first state park: a mile and a half of Long Island Sound beach with two lots, a 9/11 memorial grove, and views all the way to the New York skyline on clear days.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
80°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny. High near 80, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. South wind 2 to 9 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 80°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
84 /100
great
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.7 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
Clear
Wind
2 to 9 mph
S
Rain
2%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
79°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
8:58 PM
6.6 ft · in 6.2h
Water Quality
Clean
20 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (CTZ009)
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 Moderate
- NYZ178 Southern Queens — Jacob Riis Park and Rockaway Beach Moderate
- NYZ179 Southern Nassau — Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach, Moderate
- NYZ080 Southwestern Suffolk — Gilgo State Park and Robert Moses State Park Moderate
- NYZ081 Southeastern Suffolk — Smith Point, Cupsogue Beach, Moderate
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:21 AM
Sunset
8:29 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:39 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 8:44 AM | High | 5.6 ft |
| 2:44 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 8:58 PM | High | 6.6 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
79°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
72%
19
76°
Chance Rain Showers
51%
59
82°
Mostly Sunny
6%
85
86°
Mostly Sunny
3%
85
89°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
50
91°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
23%
63
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
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Minor
1:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Major
8:20 AM - 10:20 AM
Minor
4:40 PM - 5:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free for CT-registered vehicles. Non-resident day pass: $15 weekday / $22 weekend ($7 after 4 PM), April – October.
Dogs
Leashed dogs permitted in the park; not allowed on the swim beach.
Entry Fee
$15 weekday / $22 weekend non-resident vehicle
Address
Sherwood Island Connector, Westport, CT 06880
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Sherwood Island State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Sherwood Island State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Sherwood Island State Park dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs permitted in the park; not allowed on the swim beach.
Is there an entry fee at Sherwood Island State Park?
$15 weekday / $22 weekend non-resident vehicle
Are there lifeguards at Sherwood Island State Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Sherwood Island 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 Sherwood Island State Park?
Amenities at Sherwood Island State Park include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, picnic area, fishing.
When is the water warmest at Sherwood Island 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 Sherwood Island State Park located?
Sherwood Island State Park is in Fairfield County, CT, at Sherwood Island Connector, Westport, CT 06880.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS