Block Island Beach or Misquamicut State Beach today?
New Shoreham, Rhode Island · Westerly, Rhode Island — 26 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
92Block Island Beach
vs
93Misquamicut State Beach
Too close to call today. Block Island Beach scores 92 and Misquamicut State Beach scores 93, 26 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Block Island Beach for surfing — surfing 68 vs 50.
- Go to Misquamicut State Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 83 vs 76.
| Activity | Block Island Beach | Misquamicut State Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 76 | 83 | Misquamicut State Beach |
| Families with kids | 76 | 85 | Misquamicut State Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 92 | 89 | tie |
| Surfing | 68 | 50 | Block Island Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Block Island Beach | Misquamicut State Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 71°F | 70°F |
| Wave height | 3 ft | 2.5 ft |
| Air temperature | 69°F | 70°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 4 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 8:40 AM | High 9:11 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Block Island Beach or Misquamicut State Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (92 and 93), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Block Island Beach and Misquamicut State Beach?
About 26 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Block Island Beach or Misquamicut State Beach?
Misquamicut State Beach today — 85 against 76 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.