Rockingham County, NH · Atlantic Ocean

Jenness State Beach

A small, sand-and-cobble beach in the heart of Rye Beach village — surfable on a north or east swell and one of New Hampshire's most consistent local surf spots. Very low-key family scene during calm summer afternoons.

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Today's Conditions

Great day for photography.

NWS alert active

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Scattered rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then rain likely between 9pm and 11pm, then rain likely and isolated thunderstorms between 11pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 2am, then rain and isolated thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

70°F air — cool but workable

Safety

NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued september 9 at 2:18pm edt until september 10 at 8:00pm edt by nws gray me

67 /100

good

62 Sunbathe

72 Walk

73 Photo

Best for photography today

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued September 9 at 2:18PM EDT until September 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

NWS · In effect through Sep 10, 8:00 PM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

70°F

Cloudy

Wind

5 to 10 mph

Rain

18%

This Afternoon

UV Peak

6 High

Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~33m

Burn-free before 10 AM & after 03 PM

Tomorrow

83°F

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

—

Next High Tide

10:38 PM

10.3 ft · in 3.4h

Wave Height

2.6 ft

4s · SE swell

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ154)

The GYX 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.

NHZ014 Coastal Rockingham — Portsmouth and Hampton n/a
MEZ023 Coastal York — Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit, n/a
MEZ024 Coastal Cumberland — Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent n/a
MEZ025 Sagadahoc — Reid State Park and Popham n/a
MEZ026 Lincoln — Pemaquid n/a
MEZ027 Knox — Birch Point n/a
MEZ028 Coastal Waldo — Moose Point State Park n/a

NWS SRF · GYX · Issued Sep 9, 2:41 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:16 AM

Sunset

7:05 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
4:00 AM	Low	-0.3 ft
10:21 AM	High	9.2 ft
4:14 PM	Low	0.2 ft
10:38 PM	High	10.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:51 AM	Low	-0.5 ft
11:12 AM	High	9.6 ft
5:08 PM	Low	-0.2 ft
11:31 PM	High	10.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:39 AM	Low	-0.6 ft
11:59 AM	High	9.9 ft
5:58 PM	Low	-0.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:20 AM	High	10.2 ft
6:23 AM	Low	-0.5 ft
12:43 PM	High	10.1 ft
6:46 PM	Low	-0.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:07 AM	High	9.9 ft
7:06 AM	Low	-0.2 ft
1:25 PM	High	10.0 ft
7:32 PM	Low	-0.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:52 AM	High	9.5 ft
7:48 AM	Low	0.3 ft
2:06 PM	High	9.8 ft
8:17 PM	Low	-0.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:36 AM	High	9.0 ft
8:30 AM	Low	0.8 ft
2:48 PM	High	9.5 ft
9:04 PM	Low	0.3 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8419317, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Sep 9

70°

Scattered Rain Showers

18%

Thu Sep 10

83°

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

55%

Fri Sep 11

73°

Sunny

Sat Sep 12

70°

Sunny

Sun Sep 13

74°

Chance Rain Showers

41%

Mon Sep 14

75°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Sep 15

74°

Mostly Sunny

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high

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

Beach Info

Parking

Metered lot on Ocean Boulevard. Limited spaces — competitive on weekends.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on Jenness State Beach year-round. Adjacent town-owned portions of Jenness Beach allow leashed dogs sunrise – 9 AM and 7 PM – midnight in summer (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day); Saturday restrictions apply.

Entry Fee

Metered parking; no separate beach entry fee.

Address

2280 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowersbathhouse

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Jenness State Beach today?

Jenness State 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 Jenness State Beach dog-friendly?

Is there an entry fee at Jenness State Beach?

Metered parking; no separate beach entry fee.

Are there lifeguards at Jenness State Beach?

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

What amenities are at Jenness State Beach?

Amenities at Jenness State Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, bathhouse.

When is the water warmest at Jenness State 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 Jenness State Beach located?

Jenness State Beach is in Rockingham County, NH, at 2280 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870.