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Quick answer: Garrett Island Beach today
Garrett Island Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-NE, US. Today, compare water temperature 28°C, wind 13 km/h · SE, uv 7.7, waves 0.0 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 76/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
28°C
Wind
13 km/h · SE
UV
7.7
Waves
0.0 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Jul 24, 01:15 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 76/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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World Cup 2026 fan plan104 matches / 16 host cities
Garrett Island Beach for World Cup 2026 supporters near Philadelphia
Garrett Island Beach can be part of a Philadelphia supporter day between matches. Use this page to decide fast: water temperature, UV, wind, water quality, route friction and whether this is a quick cooldown or a full free-day move.
Quick answer
Garrett Island Beach is about 87 km from Philadelphia Stadium in South Philadelphia. Treat it as a full free-day move, then compare water temperature, UV, wind, water quality, flags, closures and live routing before leaving.
Philadelphia Stadium → Garrett Island Beach
87 km
Philadelphia → Garrett Island Beach
90 km
16 host cities
104 matches
Between matches
90 km from city center2-hour window
Do not make this the default two-hour stadium transfer. Use it only from a nearby hotel base, or choose a closer pool, lake edge, waterfront walk or fan-zone reset.
Half-day plan
Atlantic City or Ocean City can work only with a wide buffer. Check 90 km from the host-city center, then choose the route with the easiest return rather than the most famous name.
Full free day
The Jersey Shore is a full free-day plan. This is the strongest use case when supporters want photos, food, shade, water checks and a relaxed return before evening plans.
Recovery day
Recovery-day angle: Ocean City for family shore energy; Atlantic City for boardwalk nightlife; Wildwood for a full-day classic shore trip. Add a low-pressure meal stop and keep midday heat/UV out of the main plan where possible.
Philadelphia Stadium, hotel base and water plan
87 km from stadiumArrival plan
Philadelphia Stadium is in South Philadelphia, while most true beach plans point toward New Jersey shore towns. Treat the shore as a rail, car or planned-group transfer rather than a quick stadium-side detour. For Garrett Island Beach, the stadium distance is 87 km and the host-city-center distance is 90 km.
Before kickoff
Garrett Island Beach is not the default before-kickoff move from Philadelphia Stadium. Use it from a nearby hotel base or save it for a bigger window.
After the match
After the match, let stadium crowds clear before sending the group toward water. Rideshare to shore towns is expensive and slow for groups; use planned transport. Shore traffic, train schedules, bridge delays, summer crowds and match security buffers can stack up. Do not imply that ocean swimming, lifeguards or water quality are guaranteed on any given day.
Safety bottom line
Safety bottom line for Garrett Island Beach: BeachFinder can surface weather and water clues, but official flags, closures, lifeguards, local advisories and current conditions decide whether anyone should swim.
Route reality
90-160 min by car or rideshare before traffic buffers is an indicative distance-based planning estimate, not live traffic. Shore trips are rail/car decisions, not quick stadium transfers; check NJ Transit or driving time from the hotel. Rideshare to shore towns is expensive and slow for groups; use planned transport.
Conditions to check
- Water: check official flags, closures, lifeguards and water-quality advisories before swimming.
- Weather: compare UV, wind, storms and heat before leaving the hotel or fan zone.
- Timing: keep a matchday buffer for security queues, rideshare surge, transit crowding and post-match exits.
- Group fit: families, cold-water swimmers and surf-curious fans may need different choices on the same day.
Local alternatives
Nearby water content is useful because many supporters will ask for a break from city heat and stadium crowds. The strongest answers distinguish quick river or park resets from full shore trips.
Use Atlantic City for boardwalk nightlife, Ocean City for family shore energy, Wildwood for a classic full-day trip, and Center City or Italian Market food plans when the beach window is too tight.
For a different water plan, compare nearby spots in BeachFinder by water temperature, wind, UV, waves, water quality, distance and travel friction.
Questions this page answers
How far is Garrett Island Beach from Philadelphia Stadium?
Garrett Island Beach is about 87 km from Philadelphia Stadium. 90-160 min by car or rideshare before traffic buffers. Treat this as planning guidance and re-check live routing before leaving.
Can supporters use Garrett Island Beach before kickoff?
Only with a wide buffer. For most supporters near Philadelphia Stadium, Garrett Island Beach is best saved for a full free day or hotel-based recovery plan.
Is Garrett Island Beach better after a match?
After a match, avoid stadium pickup surge and use Garrett Island Beach only if the return route is clear. Shore traffic, train schedules, bridge delays, summer crowds and match security buffers can stack up. Do not imply that ocean swimming, lifeguards or water quality are guaranteed on any given day.
Open host city guideBookable activitiesAll 16 citiesOfficial source: FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule
World Cup 2026 runs June 11 to July 19, 2026 across 16 host cities with 104 matches. Independent BeachFinder guide. Not affiliated with FIFA, teams, venues, host committees or sponsors.
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Updated: Jul 24, 01:15 PM
Water temp
28°C
Air temp
27°C
Feels like
28°C
UV index
7.7
Wind
13 km/h · SE
Gust 14 km/h
Waves
0.0 m
Current
0 km/h · N
Parking
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Garrett Island Beach
Garrett Island Beach is a named coastal option in United States, not an automatic “best beach” answer. Choose it only after comparing live water temperature, wind, wave exposure, currents, UV and official notices. Keeping those layers apart makes the answer easier to verify and safer to update when conditions move. What do the stable sources establish? OpenStreetMap records the access value as “yes”; check local signs for the current practical meaning. Wikipedia’s place entry opens with “Garrett Island is an island located in Cecil County Maryland 1 8…” The recorded map position is 39.56518, -76.08327, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. For a plan B, review North East Beach Area at about 11.3 km, Belcamp Beach at about 17.1 km and Betterton Beach at about 21.6 km, all listed in the nearby-beach data for this location. For a same-day decision, use a short sequence. Review when the live data was refreshed, then examine temperature, wind, waves, currents, UV and authority warnings. Use the live result as planning support, then defer to the authority responsible for the beach when conditions or access are restricted. A conditions screenshot ages quickly. Reopen the live page before departure instead of relying on an image or recommendation saved earlier in the day. Check whether everyone in the group can use the documented access. Surface, gradient and the last few metres often matter more than the map pin.
About this spot
Garrett Island Beach appears in BeachFinder’s World Cup 2026 host-region planning set around United States. Keep the match journey separate from the swimming decision: recheck transport and access, then compare live water, wind, UV and wave data before using time between fixtures. For a plan B, review North East Beach Area at about 11.3 km, Belcamp Beach at about 17.1 km and Betterton Beach at about 21.6 km, all listed in the nearby-beach data for this location.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
Is Garrett Island Beach good for swimming today?
Garrett Island Beach has BeachFinder Score: 76/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
What is the water temperature at Garrett Island Beach today?
28°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Garrett Island Beach today?
13 km/h · SE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Garrett Island Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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