Horseneck Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Horseneck Beach, Massachusetts
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
88/100
- 71°F, wind 5 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
90/100
- 75°F, wind 6 mph
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
92/100
- 75°F, wind 11 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS BOX Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 2:36 AM | 0.1 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:39 AM | 3.2 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 2:45 PM | 0.1 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:55 PM | 3.3 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Westport Harbor · 5.3 km away. This station sits in a harbor, so times and heights can differ from the open beach.
About Horseneck Beach
Horseneck Beach sits on the Massachusetts coast, where the water runs from about 39°F in February to 74°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in July and August — 2 months of the year — peaking around 74°F in July and dropping to about 39°F in February.
Today it is 71°F. That is 2° below the August average of 73°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Westport Harbor about 5.3 km away inside a harbour.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Horseneck Beach?
We score today 92 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Horseneck Beach?
About 71°F. That is 2° below the August average of 73°F here.
Are there rip currents at Horseneck Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Horseneck Beach as low for 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 Westport Harbor about 5.3 km away inside a harbour.