Misquamicut State Beach or Montauk Beach today?

Westerly, Rhode Island · Montauk, New York — 35 km apart

Updated 4:00 AM EDT

78Misquamicut State Beach vs 78Montauk Beach

Too close to call today. Misquamicut State Beach scores 78 and Montauk Beach scores 78, 35 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityMisquamicut State BeachMontauk BeachBetter
Swimming 58 62 Montauk Beach
Families with kids 62 66 Montauk Beach
Walking & shelling 60 68 Montauk Beach
Surfing 73 71 tie

Conditions side by side

NowMisquamicut State BeachMontauk Beach
Water temperature64°F64°F
Wave height2.8 ft3.5 ft
Air temperature55°F59°F
Wind5 mph7 mph
UV index00
Next tideLow 4:13 AMLow 5:11 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 Misquamicut State Beach or Montauk 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 Misquamicut State Beach and Montauk Beach?

About 35 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.

Which is better with kids, Misquamicut State Beach or Montauk Beach?

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