Block Island Beach or Montauk Beach today?
New Shoreham, Rhode Island · Montauk, New York — 35 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
92Block Island Beach
vs
93Montauk Beach
Too close to call today. Block Island Beach scores 92 and Montauk Beach scores 93, 35 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Block Island Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 92 vs 85.
- Montauk Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | Block Island Beach | Montauk Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 76 | 76 | tie |
| Families with kids | 76 | 76 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 92 | 85 | Block Island Beach |
| Surfing | 68 | 68 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Block Island Beach | Montauk Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 71°F | 71°F |
| Wave height | 3 ft | 2.8 ft |
| Air temperature | 69°F | 70°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 8:40 AM | High 9:56 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 Montauk 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 Montauk Beach?
About 35 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.