Is Oyster River Beach good for swimming today?
Oyster River Beach has BeachFinder Score: 86/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Oyster River Beach
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Quick answer: Oyster River Beach today
Oyster River Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-NE, US. Today, compare water temperature 23°C, wind 15 km/h · S, uv 6.2, waves 0.3 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 86/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
23°C
Wind
15 km/h · S
UV
6.2
Waves
0.3 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Aug 27, 08:00 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 86/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 27, 08:00 AM
Water temp
23°C
Air temp
23°C
Feels like
26°C
UV index
6.2
Wind
15 km/h · S
Gust 27 km/h
Waves
0.3 m
Current
0 km/h · W
Parking
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Accessible access
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Oyster River Beach
Is Oyster River Beach a good choice today in United States? The evidence establishes the location; it cannot promise safe or comfortable swimming. Use current conditions to finish the answer. The result is a conditional recommendation supported by live evidence rather than a timeless promise about the sea. Use the source record to establish what is known before interpreting the live panels. The Wikidata record provides this short type note: “beach in New Haven County Connecticut United States.” The recorded map position is 41.23571, -72.98442, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. Named alternatives in the dossier include Rocky Beach at about 0.9 km, Center Beach at about 1 km and Dixson St. Beach at about 1.3 km. Open each live panel before deciding which exposure works today. Turn the stable profile into a current decision before setting out. Start with live water and weather data, then cross-check UV, currents, closures and the signs visible at the beach. After checking the timestamp, compare what you see on arrival with local notices; official restrictions always outrank a saved recommendation. Use official measurements where available and label uncertainty where they are not. A precise-looking score is not evidence for an undocumented facility or hazard.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Oyster River Beach today?
23°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Oyster River Beach today?
15 km/h · S. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Oyster River Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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