Horseneck Beach or Scarborough Beach today?
Westport, Massachusetts · Narragansett, Rhode Island — 39 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Horseneck Beach
vs
78Scarborough Beach
Too close to call today. Horseneck Beach scores 78 and Scarborough Beach scores 78, 39 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Horseneck Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to Scarborough Beach for swimming, families with kids, walking & shelling — swimming 62 vs 58.
| Activity | Horseneck Beach | Scarborough Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 58 | 62 | Scarborough Beach |
| Families with kids | 62 | 66 | Scarborough Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 60 | 71 | Scarborough Beach |
| Surfing | 71 | 71 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Horseneck Beach | Scarborough Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 63°F | 63°F |
| Wave height | 3.5 ft | 3.4 ft |
| Air temperature | 55°F | 57°F |
| Wind | 8 mph | 8 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 10:19 AM | High 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 Scarborough 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 Scarborough Beach?
About 39 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Horseneck Beach or Scarborough Beach?
Scarborough Beach today — 66 against 62 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.