Horseneck Beach or Narragansett Town Beach today?

Westport, Massachusetts · Narragansett, Rhode Island — 37 km apart

Updated 4:00 AM EDT

78Horseneck Beach vs 78Narragansett Town Beach

Too close to call today. Horseneck Beach scores 78 and Narragansett Town Beach scores 78, 37 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityHorseneck BeachNarragansett Town BeachBetter
Swimming 58 62 Narragansett Town Beach
Families with kids 62 66 Narragansett Town Beach
Walking & shelling 60 71 Narragansett Town Beach
Surfing 71 71 tie

Conditions side by side

NowHorseneck BeachNarragansett Town Beach
Water temperature63°F63°F
Wave height3.5 ft3.5 ft
Air temperature55°F57°F
Wind8 mph7 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 10:19 AMHigh 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 Horseneck Beach or Narragansett Town 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 Horseneck Beach and Narragansett Town Beach?

About 37 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.

Which is better with kids, Horseneck Beach or Narragansett Town Beach?

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