Block Island Beach or Misquamicut State Beach today?
New Shoreham, Rhode Island · Westerly, Rhode Island — 26 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
76Block Island Beach
vs
78Misquamicut State Beach
Too close to call today. Block Island Beach scores 76 and Misquamicut State Beach scores 78, 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 swimming, families with kids, walking & shelling — swimming 62 vs 58.
- Misquamicut State Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | Block Island Beach | Misquamicut State Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 62 | 58 | Block Island Beach |
| Families with kids | 66 | 62 | Block Island Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 71 | 60 | Block Island Beach |
| Surfing | 71 | 73 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Block Island Beach | Misquamicut State Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 64°F | 64°F |
| Wave height | 3.5 ft | 2.8 ft |
| Air temperature | 60°F | 55°F |
| Wind | 9 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 10:09 AM | Low 4:13 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 (76 and 78), 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?
Block Island Beach today — 66 against 62 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.