New Haven Harbor & Milford Beaches, CT

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Today’s Forecast:

☀
73°F
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KBDR
Observed at: 9:52 am CDT on 8/29/26
Wind: 11 mph | Humidity: %
Today:Sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tonight:Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West wind 1 to 5 mph.
Sunday:A chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Today’s Report:

🚲 Biking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for biking. High near 76°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 45/100
Use Caution for biking. High near 81°F. Risk of rain (25%). Light wind (10 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

⛵ Boating

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for boating. High near 76°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 48/100
Use Caution for boating. High near 81°F. Low rain risk (25%). Light wind (10 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🛶 Paddling

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for paddling. High near 76°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 45/100
Use Caution for paddling. High near 81°F. Risk of rain (25%). Breezy winds (10 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  95 /100

Excellent for fishing. High near 76°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 46/100
Use Caution for fishing. High near 81°F. Low rain risk (25%). Light wind (10 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 76°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 44/100
Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 81°F. Risk of rain (25%). Light wind (10 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

About New Haven Harbor & Milford Beaches

The representative point supports planning for tide, tombolo current, harbor wind, fog, coastal flooding, water quality and marina access.

Planning the Day

Do not cross the Charles Island tombolo as flood tide covers it; substitute a harborfront ride or shore plan when visibility, current or small-craft wind worsens.

Weather and Access Tips

  • Time the Charles Island tombolo around posted access and tide; never continue once flood water covers the crossing.
  • Harbor traffic, fog, coastal flooding and water-quality notices may favor a shore ride over boating or paddling.

Nearby Towns and Areas

  • Milford
  • West Haven
  • New Haven Harbor
  • Silver Sands
  • Charles Island

7-Day Forecast

☀
73°F
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KBDR
Observed at: 9:52 am CDT on 8/29/26
Wind: 11 mph | Humidity: %
Sat ☀
77° 61°
0%
Sun ⛈
81° 66°
25%
Mon 🌧
79° 65°
24%
Tue ⛈
77° 65°
54%
Wed ⛈
79° 67°
55%
Thu 🌧
82° 63°
43%
Fri 🌧
77° 61°
21%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

77° Sat 81° Sun 79° Mon 77° Tue 79° Wed 82° Thu 77° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

61° Sat 66° Sun 65° Mon 65° Tue 67° Wed 63° Thu 61° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 85 Sat 12 Sun 75 Mon 17 Tue 14 Wed 4 Thu 85 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: August 29, 2026 10:24 am CDT

New Haven Harbor & Milford Beaches Weather by Season

Winter

Cold water, coastal wind and reduced marina services limit boating despite variable snowfall.

Spring

Fog, high tides and chilly water affect harbor launches and the tombolo crossing.

Summer

Urban heat, water-quality advisories and thunderstorm outflow influence beaches, boats and events.

Fall

Tropical systems and nor’easters can flood access roads and disrupt marinas as water stays relatively warm.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Local climate: Urban-maritime climate; annual mean temperature roughly low 50s °F; harbor shelter differs sharply from exposed Sound-facing beaches.
  • Warmest or primary-use period: June through September brings the greatest boating, beach and event use, with urban heat highest in July.
  • Coldest or limited-access period: January and February combine cold water, wind and reduced marina or beach services.
  • Primary hazard season: High-tide flooding and fog occur in multiple seasons; tropical systems peak late summer into fall and nor’easters follow.
  • Best practical window: June and September often balance warm-season access with less heat, provided tide and harbor conditions are suitable.