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When is the best time to go to the beach?

The best time to go SWIMMING is from the end of June through the end of August, when the water temperature is in the 70ºs—cool, clear and refreshing. In late May, early June, and September, water temperature is in the 60ºs —brisk and invigorating for a short dip. From October through April, water temperature is in the 50ºs or lower—time to put away the bathing suit. You can check the current water temperature at Weirs Beach, from the State of NH’s Lake Winnipesaukee monitoring station, by clicking here. To see a typical summer’s worth of water temperature data, click here.

The State of New Hampshire’s Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) monitors the water quality of the beach at three different locations to make sure that it is safe for swimming. Each summer, the department sets up a Beach Monitoring Station at Weirs Beach, and a website where the results are reported. You can check the current status of Weirs Beach for swimming by clicking here. If the Beach is closed, it is usually only closed for a day or two. Longer term closures are rare.

Below see a beautiful, nearly 360 degree panorama of the beach!

This photo, taken August 12, 2005 by Michael Costolo, is about a 3/4 circle, or 270 degree view, of the beach. Click here for more information and commentary about the photo and the photographer.

HISTORIC BEACH PHOTOS

1950’s beach scene.
1950’s beach scene.
Beautiful 1960’s beach photo.
A tranquil day at the beach.
Beach scene from the early 60’s.
Circa-1960 beach scene. Click here to see others like it.
Another beautiful 1960’s beach scene, showing the Mount departing Weirs Beach.
Linen postcard from the early 1950’s. Click here for another view.
Another linen postcard of Weirs Beach from the early 1950’s. Click here for another early 1950’s view of the beach.