83°
Sunny
2%
86
Fairfield County, CT · Atlantic Ocean
Compo Beach
60 Compo Beach Road, Westport, CT 06880
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.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
83°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 81 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 2 to 7 mph.
Weather
- 83°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
85 /100
ideal
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
83°F
Clear
Wind
5 mph
SE
Rain
2%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
85°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
85°
Sunny
0%
83
92°
Sunny
0%
73
94°
Sunny
5%
69
87°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
15%
79
84°
Mostly Sunny
6%
84
84°
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).
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
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS