Block Island Beach or Narragansett Town Beach today?
New Shoreham, Rhode Island · Narragansett, Rhode Island — 30 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
76Block Island Beach
vs
78Narragansett Town Beach
Too close to call today. Block Island Beach scores 76 and Narragansett Town Beach scores 78, 30 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 30 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Block Island Beach | Narragansett Town Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 62 | 62 | tie |
| Families with kids | 66 | 66 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 71 | 71 | tie |
| Surfing | 71 | 71 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Block Island Beach | Narragansett Town Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 64°F | 63°F |
| Wave height | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft |
| Air temperature | 60°F | 57°F |
| Wind | 9 mph | 7 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 10:09 AM | High 9:59 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 Narragansett Town 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 Narragansett Town Beach?
About 30 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.