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

ActivityBlock Island BeachMontauk BeachBetter
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

NowBlock Island BeachMontauk Beach
Water temperature71°F71°F
Wave height3 ft2.8 ft
Air temperature69°F70°F
Wind4 mph5 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 8:40 AMHigh 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.