Sherwood Island, Westport & Norwalk Islands, CT

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Today’s Forecast:

☀
70°F
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KBDR
Observed at: 8:15 am CDT on 8/29/26
Wind: 14 mph | Humidity: 53%
Today:Sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. East wind around 7 mph.
Tonight:Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West wind around 3 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:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  92 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 77°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 45/100
Use Caution for hiking. High near 81°F. Low rain risk (29%). Light wind (10 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🚲 Biking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for biking. High near 77°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 biking. High near 81°F. Risk of rain (29%). Light wind (10 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

⛵ Boating

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for boating. High near 77°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 (29%). Light wind (10 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🛶 Paddling

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for paddling. High near 77°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 paddling. High near 81°F. Risk of rain (29%). Breezy winds (10 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  94 /100

Excellent for fishing. High near 77°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 (29%). Light wind (10 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

⛳ Golf

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for golf. High near 77°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 golf. High near 81°F. Risk of rain (29%). Light wind (10 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

About Sherwood Island, Westport & Norwalk Islands

The representative point supports planning for island-crossing wind, fog, harbor traffic, tide, cold water, fishing access and golf turf.

Planning the Day

Replace an exposed island crossing with protected harbor water or a shore route when wind rises; move golf for frost, saturated turf, heat or lightning.

Weather and Access Tips

  • Compare protected harbor conditions with wind and visibility on an island crossing before launching.
  • Fishing hours, marina access and golf operations respond differently to tide, coastal flooding, frost, wet turf and lightning.

Nearby Towns and Areas

  • Westport
  • Norwalk
  • Saugatuck River
  • Norwalk Harbor
  • Norwalk Islands

7-Day Forecast

☀
70°F
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KBDR
Observed at: 8:15 am CDT on 8/29/26
Wind: 14 mph | Humidity: 53%
Sat ☀
78° 61°
0%
Sun ⛈
81° 66°
29%
Mon 🌧
80° 65°
25%
Tue ⛈
78° 67°
54%
Wed ⛈
79° 68°
52%
Thu 🌧
80° 65°
43%
Fri 🌧
77° 63°
22%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

78° Sat 81° Sun 80° Mon 78° Tue 79° Wed 80° Thu 77° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

61° Sat 66° Sun 65° Mon 67° Tue 68° Wed 65° Thu 63° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 80 Sat 12 Sun 70 Mon 16 Tue 15 Wed 13 Thu 85 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: August 29, 2026 9:13 am CDT

Sherwood Island, Westport & Norwalk Islands Weather by Season

Winter

Cold water, wind and frost limit boating and golf while shore fishing hours vary.

Spring

Fog and wet turf accompany the return of launches and course operations.

Summer

Afternoon chop, thunderstorms and harbor traffic affect island trips; early golf reduces heat stress.

Fall

Clear cool days favor shore and course plans before tropical systems, leaf cover and frost increase disruption.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Local climate: Western Sound climate; annual mean temperature roughly low to mid-50s °F; dense development and sheltered harbors modify wind locally.
  • Warmest or primary-use period: June through September supports island, harbor, beach and golf use, with busy water traffic in midsummer.
  • Coldest or limited-access period: Midwinter limits marine access and creates repeated frost, snow or frozen-turf closures on courses.
  • Primary hazard season: Summer thunderstorm outflow threatens crossings; late-summer tropical systems and autumn high tides raise flooding risk.
  • Best practical window: Late June and September often combine open facilities, workable water temperatures and fewer heat-related golf delays.