Coopers Beach or Misquamicut State Beach today?

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

Updated 4:00 AM EDT

78Coopers Beach vs 78Misquamicut State Beach

Too close to call today. Coopers Beach scores 78 and Misquamicut State Beach scores 78, 71 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityCoopers BeachMisquamicut State BeachBetter
Swimming 62 58 Coopers Beach
Families with kids 66 62 Coopers Beach
Walking & shelling 79 60 Coopers Beach
Surfing 73 73 tie

Conditions side by side

NowCoopers BeachMisquamicut State Beach
Water temperature64°F64°F
Wave height3.3 ft2.8 ft
Air temperature56°F55°F
Wind5 mph5 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 9:47 AMLow 4:13 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 (78 and 78), 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?

Coopers Beach today — 66 against 62 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.