Fairfield County, CT · Atlantic Ocean

Compo Beach

Westport's mile-plus town beach on Long Island Sound, anchored by twin Civil War cannons and a long curve of soft sand. A skatepark, playground, and tight-knit summer concession scene give it the feel of a beach town within a beach town.

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Today's Conditions

Great day for photography.

NWS alert active · 64°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. West wind 12 to 15 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of rain showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Weather

64°F air — chilly for a beach day
Sunny skies — mostly sunny

Water

4.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

Safety

NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued november 7 at 3:19am est until november 8 at 6:00pm est by nws upton ny

64 /100

good

57 Sunbathe

72 Walk

73 Photo

Best for photography today

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued November 7 at 3:19AM EST until November 8 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

NWS · In effect through Nov 8, 6:00 PM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

64°F

Cloudy

Wind

12 to 15 mph

Rain

10%

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

Today Nov 7

64°

Mostly Sunny

10%

Sun Nov 8

62°

Sunny

10%

Mon Nov 9

58°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Nov 10

61°

Mostly Sunny

Wed Nov 11

59°

Mostly Sunny

Thu Nov 12

54°

Chance Light Rain

25%

Fri Nov 13

50°

Chance Light Rain

39%

What to Bring Today

Nothing unusual - conditions are unremarkable today.

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Non-resident daily $45 weekday, $70 weekend/holiday; only 125 daily gate passes per day. Fee charged May 1 – Sep 30.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on the beach during the open season.

Entry Fee

$45 weekday / $70 weekend non-resident daily parking

Address

60 Compo Beach Road, Westport, CT 06880

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowerssnack barplaygroundpicnic area

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Compo Beach today?

Compo 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 Compo Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on the beach during the open season.

Is there an entry fee at Compo Beach?

$45 weekday / $70 weekend non-resident daily parking

Are there lifeguards at Compo Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Compo Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Compo Beach?

Amenities at Compo Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, playground, picnic area.

When is the water warmest at Compo 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 Compo Beach located?

Compo Beach is in Fairfield County, CT, at 60 Compo Beach Road, Westport, CT 06880.