Rockingham County, NH · Atlantic Ocean

Wallis Sands State Beach

A crescent of pristine sand on the Rye coast, looking out at the Isles of Shoals 6 miles offshore. Quieter, prettier, and more upscale than Hampton — the New Hampshire beach to pick when you want the ocean without the carnival.

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Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

Cool but workable

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Scattered rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Southeast wind around 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 68. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

70°F air — cool but workable

66 /100

good

61 Sunbathe

72 Walk

72 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

70°F

Cloudy

Wind

10 mph

Rain

19%

This Afternoon

UV Peak

6 High

Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~33m

Burn-free before 10 AM & after 03 PM

Tomorrow

76°F

Chance Rain Showers 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

7:04 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

19%

Thu Sep 10

76°

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

53%

Fri Sep 11

69°

Sunny

Sat Sep 12

67°

Sunny

Sun Sep 13

73°

Chance Rain Showers

40%

Mon Sep 14

74°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Sep 15

72°

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

Paid state park lot at the beach.

Dogs

Pets are not permitted at Wallis Sands State Beach at any time.

Entry Fee

$15/vehicle (flat rate).

Address

1050 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowerssnack barpicnic areabathhouse

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Wallis Sands State Beach today?

Wallis Sands 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 Wallis Sands State Beach dog-friendly?

Pets are not permitted at Wallis Sands State Beach at any time.

Is there an entry fee at Wallis Sands State Beach?

$15/vehicle (flat rate).

Are there lifeguards at Wallis Sands State Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Wallis Sands 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 Wallis Sands State Beach?

Amenities at Wallis Sands State Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, picnic area, bathhouse.

When is the water warmest at Wallis Sands 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 Wallis Sands State Beach located?

Wallis Sands State Beach is in Rockingham County, NH, at 1050 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870.