Horseneck Beach with kids today
Westport, Massachusetts
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
What decides a families with kids score
Before you swim
Surf is running 3.5 ft today, which makes shorebreak and currents stronger than usual.
Swim near a staffed lifeguard tower, and check the National Weather Service surf-zone forecast for the official rip-current outlook — we report conditions, we don't forecast rip currents.
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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 63°F. That is right on the October average of 63°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Westport Harbor about 5.3 km away inside a harbour.
Frequently asked questions
Is Horseneck Beach good for families today?
Fine with close supervision — we score it 62 out of 100 today. The limiting factor is water temperature at 63°F.
What makes a good families with kids day?
We weight surf calmness (35%), water temperature (25%), uv exposure (22%) and combine them into one score. Conditions we cannot read are left out rather than guessed.