78°
Sunny
1%
86
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
Ideal for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 78°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 2 to 8 mph.
Weather
- 78°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Safety
- NWS alert active — coastal flood statement issued july 12 at 3:23am edt until july 13 at 12:00am edt by nws upton ny
85 /100
ideal
84 Sunbathe
88 Walk
55 Fish
83 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.6 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.
Coastal Flooding Coastal Flood Statement
Coastal Flood Statement issued July 12 at 3:23AM EDT until July 13 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Southern Fairfield County. * WHEN...This evening. * IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
78°F
Clear
Wind
6 mph
SE
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
80°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Next Low Tide
3:53 PM
0.5 ft · in 36m
Water Quality
Clean
20 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ335)
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
5:31 AM
Sunset
8:26 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:48 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 9:53 AM | High | 6.1 ft |
| 3:53 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 10:12 PM | High | 7.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:45 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 10:50 AM | High | 6.4 ft |
| 4:52 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 11:09 PM | High | 7.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:39 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 11:45 AM | High | 6.6 ft |
| 5:49 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:04 AM | High | 7.5 ft |
| 6:30 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 12:38 PM | High | 6.8 ft |
| 6:44 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:57 AM | High | 7.4 ft |
| 7:21 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 1:31 PM | High | 6.9 ft |
| 7:38 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:50 AM | High | 7.2 ft |
| 8:11 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 2:22 PM | High | 7.0 ft |
| 8:33 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:42 AM | High | 6.9 ft |
| 9:00 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 3:13 PM | High | 7.0 ft |
| 9:28 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8465705, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
80°
Sunny
0%
84
86°
Sunny
0%
80
88°
Sunny
5%
78
88°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
15%
78
85°
Mostly Sunny
6%
84
85°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
49
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
9:40 PM - 11:40 PM
Minor
2:40 AM - 3:40 AM
Major
10:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Minor
7:00 PM - 8:00 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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