63°
Mostly Sunny
9%
59
Fairfield County, CT · Atlantic Ocean
Calf Pasture Beach
95 Calf Pasture Beach Road, Norwalk, CT 06855
Norwalk's flagship beach: three-quarters of a mile of Sound shoreline with a splash pad, playground, skate park, and sailing school all in one footprint. Calm Long Island Sound water and lots of grass behind the sand make it the rare beach that doubles as a town park.
Today's Conditions
Great day for photography.
63°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. West wind around 17 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 17 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Weather
- 63°F air — chilly for a beach day
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 4.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids
59 /100
good
50 Sunbathe
69 Walk
61 Fish
70 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
63°F
Cloudy
Wind
17 mph
W
Rain
9%
This Afternoon
Air Quality
23 Good
PM2.5 (fine particles) · Bridgeport
UV Peak
3 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~67m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 01 PM
Tomorrow
62°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
9:51 PM
6.3 ft · in 3.3h
Wave Height
4.9 ft
5s · WNW swell
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
4:42 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:11 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 9:23 AM | High | 7.1 ft |
| 3:47 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 9:51 PM | High | 6.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:54 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 10:05 AM | High | 7.1 ft |
| 4:29 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 10:34 PM | High | 6.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:35 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 10:45 AM | High | 7.0 ft |
| 5:09 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 11:15 PM | High | 6.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:15 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:24 AM | High | 6.9 ft |
| 5:49 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 11:56 PM | High | 6.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:54 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 12:04 PM | High | 6.7 ft |
| 6:28 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:38 AM | High | 5.9 ft |
| 6:35 AM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 12:46 PM | High | 6.5 ft |
| 7:10 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:21 AM | High | 5.7 ft |
| 7:18 AM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 1:29 PM | High | 6.2 ft |
| 7:53 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8465705, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
62°
Sunny
10%
52
58°
Mostly Sunny
2%
47
61°
Mostly Sunny
0%
61
59°
Mostly Sunny
0%
60
54°
Chance Light Rain
25%
41
51°
Chance Light Rain
39%
19
What to Bring Today
Nothing unusual - conditions are unremarkable today.
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
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Minor
4:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Major
9:20 AM - 11:20 AM
Minor
3:10 PM - 4:10 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Non-residents: 130 first-come spots. $42/car weekday before 5 PM, $72 Sat/Sun, $30 after 5 PM. Season May 15 – Oct 15.
Dogs
Dogs not allowed on the beach during the season.
Entry Fee
$42 weekday / $72 weekend non-resident parking
Address
95 Calf Pasture Beach Road, Norwalk, CT 06855
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Calf Pasture Beach today?
Calf Pasture Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Calf Pasture Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs not allowed on the beach during the season.
Is there an entry fee at Calf Pasture Beach?
$42 weekday / $72 weekend non-resident parking
Are there lifeguards at Calf Pasture Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Calf Pasture Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Calf Pasture Beach?
Amenities at Calf Pasture Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, playground, picnic area, fishing.
When is the water warmest at Calf Pasture 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 Calf Pasture Beach located?
Calf Pasture Beach is in Fairfield County, CT, at 95 Calf Pasture Beach Road, Norwalk, CT 06855.
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