Scarborough Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Scarborough Beach, Rhode Island
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
88/100
- 72°F, wind 3 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
90/100
- 76°F, wind 8 mph
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
92/100
- 76°F, wind 11 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS BOX Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 2:14 AM | 0.1 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:19 AM | 3.4 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 2:23 PM | 0.1 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:35 PM | 3.6 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 70°F. That is 1° below the August average of 71°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 92 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Scarborough Beach?
About 70°F. That is 1° below the August average of 71°F here.
Are there rip currents at Scarborough Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Scarborough Beach as low for today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
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.