Narragansett Town Beach or Scarborough Beach today?
Narragansett, Rhode Island · Narragansett, Rhode Island — 5 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
78Narragansett Town Beach
vs
78Scarborough Beach
Too close to call today. Narragansett Town Beach scores 78 and Scarborough Beach scores 78 — 5 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 5 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Narragansett Town Beach | Scarborough Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 62 | 62 | tie |
| Families with kids | 66 | 66 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 71 | 71 | tie |
| Surfing | 71 | 71 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Narragansett Town Beach | Scarborough Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 63°F | 63°F |
| Wave height | 3.5 ft | 3.4 ft |
| Air temperature | 57°F | 57°F |
| Wind | 7 mph | 8 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 9:59 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 Narragansett Town 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 Narragansett Town Beach and Scarborough Beach?
About 5 km in a straight line. Close enough that they usually share weather and swell, so the difference is often in the shape of the beach rather than the forecast.