Misquamicut State Beach or Scarborough Beach today?
Westerly, Rhode Island · Narragansett, Rhode Island — 30 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
93Misquamicut State Beach
vs
92Scarborough Beach
Too close to call today. Misquamicut State Beach scores 93 and Scarborough Beach scores 92, 30 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 Scarborough Beach for surfing — surfing 68 vs 50.
| Activity | Misquamicut State Beach | Scarborough Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 83 | 76 | Misquamicut State Beach |
| Families with kids | 85 | 76 | Misquamicut State Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 89 | 92 | tie |
| Surfing | 50 | 68 | Scarborough Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Misquamicut State Beach | Scarborough Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 70°F | 70°F |
| Wave height | 2.5 ft | 3 ft |
| Air temperature | 70°F | 68°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 3 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 Scarborough Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (93 and 92), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Misquamicut State Beach and Scarborough Beach?
About 30 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Misquamicut State Beach or Scarborough Beach?
Misquamicut State Beach today — 85 against 76 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.