73°
Partly Sunny
1%
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Rockingham County, NH · Atlantic Ocean
Wallis Sands State Beach
1050 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870
A crescent of pristine sand on the Rye coast, looking out at the Isles of Shoals 6 miles offshore. Quieter, prettier, and more upscale than Hampton — the New Hampshire beach to pick when you want the ocean without the carnival.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
73°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Rain showers likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 73°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
84 /100
great
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
73°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
68°F
Rain Showers Likely
Water
Water Temp
—
Next Low Tide
2:44 PM
1.5 ft · in 2m
Water Quality
Clean
20 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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:04 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
68°
Rain Showers Likely
69%
49
68°
Scattered Rain Showers
25%
65
71°
Mostly Sunny
10%
76
72°
Mostly Sunny
2%
85
75°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
61
75°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
17%
81
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Paid state park lot at the beach.
Dogs
Pets are not permitted at Wallis Sands State Beach at any time.
Entry Fee
$15/vehicle (flat rate).
Address
1050 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Wallis Sands State Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Wallis Sands State Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Wallis Sands State Beach dog-friendly?
Pets are not permitted at Wallis Sands State Beach at any time.
Is there an entry fee at Wallis Sands State Beach?
$15/vehicle (flat rate).
Are there lifeguards at Wallis Sands State Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Wallis Sands 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 Wallis Sands State Beach?
Amenities at Wallis Sands State Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, picnic area, bathhouse.
When is the water warmest at Wallis Sands 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 Wallis Sands State Beach located?
Wallis Sands State Beach is in Rockingham County, NH, at 1050 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS