Horseneck Beach or Scarborough Beach today?

Westport, Massachusetts · Narragansett, Rhode Island — 39 km apart

Updated 7:03 AM EDT

92Horseneck Beach vs 92Scarborough Beach

Too close to call today. Horseneck Beach scores 92 and Scarborough Beach scores 92, 39 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityHorseneck BeachScarborough BeachBetter
Swimming 76 76 tie
Families with kids 76 76 tie
Walking & shelling 89 92 tie
Surfing 62 68 Scarborough Beach

Conditions side by side

NowHorseneck BeachScarborough Beach
Water temperature71°F70°F
Wave height2.8 ft3 ft
Air temperature69°F68°F
Wind4 mph3 mph
UV index00
Next tideHigh 8:39 AMHigh 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 Horseneck 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 Horseneck Beach and Scarborough Beach?

About 39 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.