Misquamicut State Beach or Narragansett Town Beach today?
Westerly, Rhode Island · Narragansett, Rhode Island — 32 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
93Misquamicut State Beach
vs
93Narragansett Town Beach
Too close to call today. Misquamicut State Beach scores 93 and Narragansett Town Beach scores 93, 32 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Misquamicut State Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 83 vs 76.
- Go to Narragansett Town Beach for surfing — surfing 68 vs 50.
| Activity | Misquamicut State Beach | Narragansett Town Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 83 | 76 | Misquamicut State Beach |
| Families with kids | 85 | 76 | Misquamicut State Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 89 | 92 | tie |
| Surfing | 50 | 68 | Narragansett Town Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Misquamicut State Beach | Narragansett Town Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 70°F | 70°F |
| Wave height | 2.5 ft | 2.8 ft |
| Air temperature | 70°F | 68°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 2 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 9:11 AM | High 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 Misquamicut State Beach or Narragansett Town Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (93 and 93), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Misquamicut State Beach and Narragansett Town Beach?
About 32 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Misquamicut State Beach or Narragansett Town Beach?
Misquamicut State Beach today — 85 against 76 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.