Misquamicut State Beach with kids today
Westerly, Rhode Island
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
What decides a families with kids score
Before you swim
Swim near a staffed lifeguard tower, and check the National Weather Service surf-zone forecast for the official rip-current outlook — we report conditions, we don't forecast rip currents.
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About Misquamicut State Beach
Misquamicut State Beach sits on the Rhode Island coast, where the water runs from about 41°F in February to 71°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in July and August — 2 months of the year — peaking around 71°F in July and dropping to about 41°F in February.
Today it is 64°F. That is right on the October average of 64°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Watch Hill Point about 4.6 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is Misquamicut State Beach good for families today?
Fine with close supervision — we score it 62 out of 100 today. The limiting factor is water temperature at 64°F.
What makes a good families with kids day?
We weight surf calmness (35%), water temperature (25%), uv exposure (22%) and combine them into one score. Conditions we cannot read are left out rather than guessed.