Misquamicut State Beach or Scarborough Beach today?
Westerly, Rhode Island · Narragansett, Rhode Island — 30 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Misquamicut State Beach
vs
78Scarborough Beach
Too close to call today. Misquamicut State Beach scores 78 and Scarborough Beach scores 78, 30 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Misquamicut State Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to Scarborough Beach for swimming, families with kids, walking & shelling — swimming 62 vs 58.
| Activity | Misquamicut State Beach | Scarborough Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 58 | 62 | Scarborough Beach |
| Families with kids | 62 | 66 | Scarborough Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 60 | 71 | Scarborough Beach |
| Surfing | 73 | 71 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Misquamicut State Beach | Scarborough Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 64°F | 63°F |
| Wave height | 2.8 ft | 3.4 ft |
| Air temperature | 55°F | 57°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 8 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 4:13 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 Misquamicut State 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 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?
Scarborough Beach today — 66 against 62 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.