Gulf Beach, CT
Sunrise to Sunset
529 miles
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Walk to water
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High Tide Alert
High Tide Alert: Extreme high tide at 1:16 PM — beach access very limited
Crowd Alert
Crowd Alert: Beach at capacity from 10 AM-11 AM — consider alternative times
About This Beach
Gulf Beach is a small, crescent-shaped beach in Milford, CT, offering stunning views of the Long Island Sound and Charles Island. It features a pier, a snack bar ('Goodies'), and picnic tables but suffers from rocky sand and occasionally murky water. Parking can be expensive and challenging for non-residents, but the beach's beauty and tranquil atmosphere attract many visitors.
🅿️0 Parkings|🚶0 Entrances
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Amenities
Stroller Friendly
Parking Nearby
Activities & Rentals
No activities or rentals available.
Beachgoers Reviews
4.6
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 8/30/2026, 6:15:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 60° | 0 | 1 mph | 0 |
| 07:00 | 61° | 0 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 08:00 | 65° | 1 | 2 mph | 0 |
| 09:00 | 69° | 2 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 10:00 | 72° | 3 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 11:00 | 74° | 5 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 76° | 6 | 11 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 8/30/2026, 6:15:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 74°F | 0.5 ft | 2s | ↙ SW | -6.0 ft |
| 07:00 | 73°F | 0.5 ft | 2s | ↙ SW | -5.4 ft |
| 08:00 | 73°F | 0.5 ft | 2s | ↙ SW | -3.7 ft |
| 09:00 | 74°F | 0.5 ft | 2s | ↓ S | -1.5 ft |
| 10:00 | 74°F | 0.7 ft | 2s | ↘ SE | +0.6 ft |
| 11:00 | 74°F | 0.7 ft | 2s | → E | +2.0 ft |
| 12:00 | 74°F | 0.7 ft | 2s | ↘ SE | +2.6 ft |