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Compo Beach
4.4★ · 233 Google ratings · Westport, Connecticut
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 150 ft away · paid
Walk
125 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 125 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
77°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.6 miles of shoreline
Water quality
Poor · 33% of 27 over the limit · 2025
Map of Compo Beach
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1Parking150 ft from the listing2Restrooms and showers125 yd from the listing3Drinking water125 yd from the listing4Picnic tables and covered shelter230 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 10 visitors · 2017–2026
Visit October through April
Non-resident parking costs $40-$70 daily May through September, but drops significantly in off-season when the beach is quieter.
Arrive early on weekends
Weekend parking fills by late morning and late arrivals face higher fees or limited availability in the non-resident lot.
Bring water shoes for swimming
The sandy bottom is covered with shells and small rocks that can be uncomfortable underfoot.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
74°F · clear
Water
77°F
Waves
0.5 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:46 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:53 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:05 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:40 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Westport, CT 06880
🅿 Parking 150 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 125 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 125 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Compo Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Compo Beach?
125 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Compo Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 125 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
