Best beaches for kayaking

Sea kayaking rewards calm water and gentle wind. Swell scores conditions so you can plan a paddle that stays fun, not a fight.

Best beaches for kayaking right now

• Silver Beach, Milford, CT — 5 / 5 for kayaking
• Daniel Ave. Beach, Guilford, CT — 5 / 5 for kayaking
• Long Beach (Stratford), Stratford, CT — 5 / 5 for kayaking
• Walnut Beach, Milford, CT — 5 / 5 for kayaking
• Circle Beach, Madison, CT — 5 / 5 for kayaking
• Indian Cove Beach, Guilford, CT — 5 / 5 for kayaking
• Jacobs Public Beach, Guilford, CT — 5 / 5 for kayaking
• Shell Beach (Guilford), Guilford, CT — 5 / 5 for kayaking
• Fort Trumbull Beach, Milford, CT — 5 / 5 for kayaking
• Short Beach (Stratford), Lordship, CT — 5 / 5 for kayaking

Ideal conditions for kayaking

• Calm to small waves
• Light, steady wind
• Comfortable temperature

Swell rates every US beach 0–5 for kayaking from live marine and weather data, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can find the best beach for kayaking near you right now. Find beaches near you or browse by state.