Coopers Beach or Misquamicut State Beach today?

Southampton, New York · Westerly, Rhode Island — 71 km apart

Updated 7:03 AM EDT

93Coopers Beach vs 93Misquamicut State Beach

Too close to call today. Coopers Beach scores 93 and Misquamicut State Beach scores 93, 71 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityCoopers BeachMisquamicut State BeachBetter
Swimming 84 83 tie
Families with kids 81 85 Misquamicut State Beach
Walking & shelling 92 89 tie
Surfing 70 50 Coopers Beach

Conditions side by side

NowCoopers BeachMisquamicut State Beach
Water temperature73°F70°F
Wave height2.6 ft2.5 ft
Air temperature72°F70°F
Wind5 mph4 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 8:21 AMHigh 9:11 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 Coopers Beach or Misquamicut State Beach today?

They score within a few points of each other (93 and 93), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

How far apart are Coopers Beach and Misquamicut State Beach?

About 71 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.

Which is better with kids, Coopers Beach or Misquamicut State Beach?

Misquamicut State Beach today — 85 against 81 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.