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Ocean Beach beach in New London, Connecticut - Real-time ocean conditions and beach information on Salty

Ocean Beach

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What is Ocean Beach most known for?

Ocean Beach is most known for being family and kid-friendly, and excellent underwater visibility.

Is Ocean Beach kid-friendly?

Yes! Ocean Beach is great for families with playground, lifeguards on duty.

Is Ocean Beach good for surfing?

While not primarily known for surfing, Ocean Beach has 2.3ft waves today.

What is the best time of year to visit Ocean Beach?

Summer months typically offer the warmest water and air temperatures. Shoulder seasons provide fewer crowds with pleasant conditions.

How are the crowds at Ocean Beach?

Ocean Beach is a well-equipped beach with parking, restrooms, and lifeguards, which can attract more visitors especially on weekends and holidays. Arrive early for best parking and space.

Is today a good day to swim at Ocean Beach?

Swimming conditions are challenging today. Current conditions: cold water (41°F, wetsuit required), moderate waves, use caution, lifeguards on duty.

Real-Time Beach Data

Salty delivers real-time intelligence across land amenities, air quality and weather, ocean conditions, and sun exposure.

🏖 LAND

Facilities & Restrooms

Restrooms: Yes

Parking & Access

Parking: Yes

Safety & Services

Lifeguard: Yes

Recreation & Sports

Playground: Yes
Picnic tables: Yes
Scuba diving: Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant: Yes
Ice cream: Yes

Policies & Access

Accessibility: Yes

Infrastructure

Benches: Yes
Shelters: Yes

💨 AIR

Air temp: 21°F
Wind: 11 mph
Air pressure: 1018 hPa
Feels like: 11°F
Wind direction: N
PM 2.5: 3 µg/m³
Humidity: 80%
AQI: 33
PM 10: 4 µg/m³
Rainfall: 0 mm
Visibility: 11 mi
Dew point: 16°F
Conditions: Partly cloudy

💧 SEA

Water temp: 41°F
Wave height: 2.3 ft
Swell direction: E
Wave period: 4 sec
Current velocity: 1.3 mph
Swell wave direction: E

☀️ SUN

UV index: 2.25
Sunrise: 7:13 AM
Cloud cover: 90%
Sunset: 4:25 PM
Total daylight hours: 9.2 hrs

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