Block Island Beach or Scarborough Beach today?
New Shoreham, Rhode Island · Narragansett, Rhode Island — 25 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
92Block Island Beach
vs
92Scarborough Beach
Too close to call today. Block Island Beach scores 92 and Scarborough Beach scores 92, 25 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 25 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 | Scarborough Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 76 | 76 | tie |
| Families with kids | 76 | 76 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 92 | 92 | tie |
| Surfing | 68 | 68 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Block Island Beach | Scarborough Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 71°F | 70°F |
| Wave height | 3 ft | 3 ft |
| Air temperature | 69°F | 68°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 3 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 8:40 AM | High 8:19 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 Scarborough Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (92 and 92), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Block Island Beach and Scarborough Beach?
About 25 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.