Hampton Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
60/100
- 50°F, wind 15 mph
- Low UV (0)
- ⚠ Water 60°F — cool
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
60/100
- 53°F, wind 10 mph
- Low UV (1)
- ⚠ 49% chance of rain
- ⚠ Water 60°F — cool
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
60/100
- 55°F, wind 8 mph
- Low UV (0)
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ 71% chance of rain
- ⚠ Water 60°F — cool
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS GYX Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-12. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 1:34 AM | 8.5 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 7:46 AM | 0.7 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 1:38 PM | 9.1 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 8:19 PM | 0.0 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Hampton Harbor · 1.4 km away. This station sits in a harbor, so times and heights can differ from the open beach.
About Hampton Beach
Hampton Beach sits on the New Hampshire coast, where the water runs from about 39°F in February to 66°F in July.
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in July, the warmest month, it sits around 66°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
Today it is 59°F. That is 1° above the October average of 58°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Hampton Harbor about 1.4 km away inside a harbour.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Hampton Beach?
We score today 60 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Hampton Beach?
About 59°F. That is 1° above the October average of 58°F here.
Are there rip currents at Hampton Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Hampton Beach as low for the rest of today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Hampton Harbor about 1.4 km away inside a harbour.