Swimming at Horseneck Beach today
Westport, Massachusetts
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
What decides a swimming 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 swimming today?
Poor for swimming — we score it 58 out of 100 today. The limiting factor is surf calmness at 3.5 ft.
What makes a good swimming day?
We weight water temperature (40%), surf calmness (25%), uv exposure (15%) and combine them into one score. Conditions we cannot read are left out rather than guessed.
When is the best time of year to swim at Horseneck Beach?
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.