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
- Go to Coopers Beach for surfing — surfing 70 vs 50.
- Go to Misquamicut State Beach for families with kids — families with kids 85 vs 81.
| Activity | Coopers Beach | Misquamicut State Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Now | Coopers Beach | Misquamicut State Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 73°F | 70°F |
| Wave height | 2.6 ft | 2.5 ft |
| Air temperature | 72°F | 70°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 4 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 8:21 AM | High 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.