Hammonasset Beach today
- Beach tomorrow 12:00–2:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Tide now 4.7 ft ↑ rising · high 1:51 am (4.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:50–8:00 am good day · 7/10
- Waves · water 0.4 ft · 59 °F smooth · 5.3 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 11 mph · 54 °F from the SSW, gusts 15 · clear
- Sun 7:18 am–5:49 pm 10 h 31 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:23 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:23 pm
- Best time to dive 6:50–7:30 am good day · 8/10
Today in Hammonasset Beach there are high tides at 1:51 am (4.8 ft) and 2:04 pm (5.7 ft) and low tides at 7:44 am and 8:31 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:51 am. The sun rises at 7:18 am and sets at 5:49 pm: 10 h 31 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:23 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:28 am to 4:28 am and from 3:01 pm to 5:01 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (11 mph). Clear, 54 °F.
Beach day in Hammonasset Beach
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (12 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 7:44 am: more sand
- Feels like 61 °F: chilly for the beach
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.5 ft
0.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 60 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:44 am
Low tide at 7:44 am and 8:31 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:51 am and 2:04 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
About Hammonasset BeachThe beach
2.1 mi from Clinton. Tides, weather and sun in Clinton →
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Hammonasset Beach
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- Clinton Town Beach 2.0 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Clinton Beach 3.2 mi · E
- Grove Beach 3.8 mi · E
- East Rive Beach 4.3 mi · W
- West Beach 4.9 mi · E
- Parking
- Circle Beach 5.0 mi · W
- Quotonset Beach 5.7 mi · E
- Jacobs Public Beach 5.9 mi · W
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Connecticut (Connecticut Department of Public Health).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Hammonasset Beach
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Fishing in Hammonasset Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:44 am
- Sunrise at 7:18 am
- Falling pressure (−0.19 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (12 mph) and calm sea (0.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:50 am to 8:00 am, combines the 7:44 am low tide, sunrise, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 7:50 pm to 8:50 pm, with the 8:31 pm low tide, moonrise, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with the 2:04 pm high tide, a major period, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: bluefish, tautog, winter flounder and scup. October is one of the months when these are seen most: bluefish and scup. What you can catch
Tides in Hammonasset Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 1:51 am 4.8 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 7:44 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:04 pm 5.7 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 8:31 pm -0.4 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 28 min to high tide at 1:51 am.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 1:51 am high tide and 82 for the 2:04 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.1 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 14 (6.0 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.9 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 29 (coefficient 85, 6.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 48, 3.6 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:18 am · 5:49 pm | High tide 1:51 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 7:44 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:04 pm · 5.7 ft | Low tide 8:31 pm · -0.4 ft | Coef. 83 | 84% | Major periods 2:28 am · 3:01 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:19 am · 5:48 pm | High tide 2:45 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 8:41 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 3:01 pm · 5.5 ft | Low tide 9:27 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 80 | 74% | Major periods 3:33 am · 4:05 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:20 am · 5:47 pm | High tide 3:44 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 9:44 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:03 pm · 5.3 ft | Low tide 10:28 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 75 | 63% | Major periods 4:35 am · 5:05 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:22 am · 4:45 pm | High tide 3:46 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 9:52 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 4:09 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 10:32 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 72 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:33 am · 5:00 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:23 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 4:49 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 11:03 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 5:14 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 11:34 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 70 | 41% | Major periods 5:26 am · 5:51 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:24 am · 4:43 pm | High tide 5:49 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 12:10 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:16 pm · 4.8 ft | — | Coef. 71 | 30% | Major periods 6:15 am · 6:38 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:25 am · 4:42 pm | Low tide 12:33 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:46 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 1:12 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 7:16 pm · 4.7 ft | Coef. 73 | 21% | Major periods 7:01 am · 7:23 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Clinton Harbor station (NOAA), 1.4 mi from Hammonasset Beach. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Hammonasset Beach
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 1.8 ft with a period of 3 s, from the west-southwest (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water about normal for late October.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 1:23 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station NWHC3, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Hammonasset Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (7:44 am): little current from 7:10 am to 8:10 am
- 0.4 ft swell at 4 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the west-southwest, weak (model)
- Low light: twilight
- Slack water today: high tide 1:51 am (1:20–2:10 am), low tide 7:44 am (7:10–8:10 am), high tide 2:04 pm (1:40–2:30 pm) and low tide 8:31 pm (8:10–8:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 59.2–60.1 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:18 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:23 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 6:50 am to 7:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current, though with low light. Also worth a look from 11:40 am to 2:30 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Wreck 1.8 mi
- Wreck 2.7 mi
- Wreck 3.6 mi
- Wreck 4.0 mi
- Wreck 5.6 mi
- Wreck 5.9 mi
- Wreck 7.0 mi
- Wreck 7.9 mi
- Wreck 8.9 mi
- U.s. Darkwater Llc 9.2 mi
- Divers Cove 10 mi
- Fintastic Diving 12 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation.
Weather in Hammonasset Beach
Now in Hammonasset Beach
- Low / high
- 53 / 63 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 35
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.08 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 53° | 54° | 55° | 57° | 61° | 63° | 60° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 SSW | 11 SSW | 11 SW | 8 W | 11 WSW | 8 WSW | 14 SSW | 8 SW |
| Gusts | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 16 |
| Waves | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.7 ft | 1.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 54° 11 SSW 0.4 ft
- 6:00 am 55° 11 SW 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 57° 8 W 0.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 61° 11 WSW 0.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 63° 8 WSW 0.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 60° 14 SSW 0.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 56° 8 SW 1.2 ft
- 12:00 am 56° 8 WSW 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 63 °F | 15 mph SW | 1.5 ft | 1:51 am · 2:04 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 67 °F | 11 mph WNW | 1.8 ft | 2:45 am · 3:01 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 42 / 59 °F | 8 mph NNW | 1.1 ft | 3:44 am · 4:03 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 40 / 60 °F | 6 mph WSW | 0.9 ft | 3:46 am · 4:09 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 64 °F | 7 mph WSW | 0.7 ft | 4:49 am · 5:14 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 49 / 63 °F | 8 mph E | 1.2 ft | 5:49 am · 6:16 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 50 / 64 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.1 ft | 6:46 am · 7:16 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 53 / 65 °F | 11 mph E | 0.7 ft | 7:39 am · 8:11 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 51 / 64 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 8:29 am · 9:01 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 48 / 60 °F | 11 mph NNW | 2.9 ft | 9:14 am · 9:47 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 59 °F | 9 mph NNW | 2.1 ft | 9:56 am · 10:29 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 57 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.0 ft | 10:36 am · 11:11 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 57 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.3 ft | 11:16 am · 11:52 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 43 / 62 °F | 9 mph SE | 1.1 ft | 11:56 am |
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 48° / 67° 1.8 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 42° / 59° 1.1 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 40° / 60° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 47° / 64° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 49° / 63° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 50° / 64° 1.1 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 53° / 65° 0.7 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.9 °F; normal high: 59 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 1:23 am (local time).
The sun in Hammonasset Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:17 am
- Full dark 6:50 pm
- Civil dawn 6:50 am
- Civil dusk 6:18 pm
- Solar noon 12:34 pm (35° high)
- Daylight 10 h 31 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:10 pm
- Full dark 6:50 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,685 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Hammonasset Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:28–4:28 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:01–5:01 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:09 am–12:09 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:53–8:53 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Hammonasset Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Kelsey Point Breakwater 2.4 mi
- Duck Island Breakwater 3.9 mi
- Jetty 8.0 mi
- Clinton Town Boat Ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.9 mi
- Clinton Town Docks 1.4 mi
- High Seas Charters 1.8 mi
- Waterside Marina 2.0 mi
- Fin's Bait & Tackle 1.5 mi
- Shoreline Bait Runners Bait & Tackle 1.8 mi
- Gulf 1.5 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 27 ft deep.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.95 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.95 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
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Falkner Island Light 6.0 mi southwest
- Light
- A white flash every 10 s · Fl W 10s
- Range
- 13 nautical miles (15 mi)
- Light height
- 95 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 46 ft
- Built
- 1802
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Hammonasset BeachTides nearby
- Clinton2.1 mi
- Madison2.7 mi
- Westbrook5.9 mi
- Westbrook Center6.1 mi
- Guilford6.9 mi
- Old Saybrook9.6 mi
- Old Saybrook Center9.8 mi
- Fenwick11 mi
- Essex Village11 mi
- Branford14 mi
Hammonasset Beach at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 41.258° N, 72.556° W.
- It is 33 mi east of Bridgeport, the main place in Connecticut. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Bridgeport.
- 2.1 mi from Clinton.
- The nearest tide station, Clinton Harbor, is 1.4 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: East Wharf (1.9 mi), Clinton Town Beach (2.0 mi), West Wharf (2.8 mi), Clinton Beach (3.2 mi).
Questions about Hammonasset BeachQuestions
Where is Hammonasset Beach?
2.1 mi from Clinton, in Connecticut (United States). The shore faces west.
What amenities does Hammonasset Beach have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms, showers and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Hammonasset Beach?
There's no open yearly bathing water rating in the US. Each state and territory monitors its beaches and posts an advisory when swimming isn't safe: check the official beach advisories for Connecticut (Connecticut Department of Public Health).
What time is high tide today in Hammonasset Beach?
Today in Hammonasset Beach there are high tides at 1:51 am (4.8 ft) and 2:04 pm (5.7 ft) and low tides at 7:44 am and 8:31 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Hammonasset Beach?
At 5:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Hammonasset Beach?
At 7:19 am. First light comes at 6:18 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:28–4:28 am, Minor 11:09 am–12:09 pm, Major 3:01–5:01 pm, Minor 7:53–8:53 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Hammonasset Beach?
Clear sky, from 53 °F to 63 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (11 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Hammonasset Beach?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.4 ft waves with a period of 5.3 s from the east-southeast. The water is 59.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Hammonasset Beach?
The best time to visit Hammonasset Beach is from June to September: highs of 75 °F to 83 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Clinton Harbor (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).