Scarborough Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Scarborough Beach, Rhode Island
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
74/100
- 57°F, wind 11 mph
- Low UV (1)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
76/100
- 59°F, wind 10 mph
- Low UV (3)
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
78/100
- 59°F, wind 8 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS BOX Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-12. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 3:08 AM | 0.2 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 9:59 AM | 3.7 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 3:58 PM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:20 PM | 3.0 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Narragansett Pier · 4.6 km away.
About Scarborough Beach
Scarborough Beach sits on the Rhode Island coast, where the water runs from about 41°F in February to 71°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in July and August — 2 months of the year — peaking around 71°F in July and dropping to about 41°F in February.
Today it is 63°F. That is 1° below the October average of 64°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Narragansett Pier about 4.6 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Scarborough Beach?
We score today 78 out of 100 — good. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Scarborough Beach?
About 63°F. That is 1° below the October average of 64°F here.
Are there rip currents at Scarborough Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Scarborough Beach as high for the rest of today. Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone — stay out of the water or swim only at guarded beaches.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Narragansett Pier about 4.6 km away on the open coast.