Hammonasset Beach
4.6★ · 1,009 Google ratings, Connecticut
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 275 yd away · paid
Walk
100 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 575 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
76°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
4 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.9 miles of shoreline
Sand
220 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 39 samples clean · 2025
Map of Hammonasset Beach
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 14 visitors · 2017–2026
Come for sunset viewing
The west-facing shoreline offers rare views of the sun setting over the water, a feature uncommon on the Atlantic coast.
Visit after Labor Day for solitude
Weekday visits after Labor Day offer four separate beach areas with minimal crowds and no entry fee for Connecticut residents.
Arrive early on warm weekends
The parking lot fills by late morning during summer, and the beach becomes quite crowded by afternoon.
Expect rocky, shell-covered bottom
The seafloor and sand are full of rocks, shells, and pebbles typical of natural New England shoreline rather.
Bring water shoes for comfort
The rocky bottom and shell-filled sand make wading uncomfortable for bare feet, especially for small children.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
71°F · clear
Water
76°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.0 ft · 3 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the NNE
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:36 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:35 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:57 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:40 AM.
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📍 Connecticut 06443
🅿 Parking 275 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 100 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 575 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Hammonasset Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 275 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Hammonasset Beach?
100 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Hammonasset Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 575 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
