Washington County, RI · Atlantic Ocean

Narragansett Town Beach

39 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882

A half-mile of sand at the center of Narragansett village, with the Towers (1880s casino remnants) framing the south end. Rhode Island's premier surf beach — consistent breaks at the south wall, surf-school territory mid-beach.

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Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

76°F air · 73°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind around 14 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

Weather

76°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

73°F water — swimmable, refreshing

82 /100

great

83 Swim

78 Sunbathe

84 Walk

80 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.7 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8452660 · Observed 1.53 ft · Predicted 0.82 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

76°F

Partly Cloudy

Wind

14 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

6 High

High 12 PM–02 PM · burn in ~33m

Burn-free before 10 AM & after 03 PM

Tomorrow

81°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

73°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

7:20 PM

4.4 ft · in 3m

Wave Height

2.3 ft

3s · SSW swell

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:20 AM

Sunset

7:06 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
12:52 AM	Low	0.2 ft
6:52 AM	High	4.2 ft
12:37 PM	Low	0.0 ft
7:20 PM	High	4.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:27 AM	Low	0.1 ft
7:42 AM	High	4.5 ft
1:27 PM	Low	-0.0 ft
8:06 PM	High	4.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:59 AM	Low	-0.0 ft
8:29 AM	High	4.6 ft
2:14 PM	Low	-0.0 ft
8:51 PM	High	4.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:30 AM	Low	-0.0 ft
9:14 AM	High	4.6 ft
2:58 PM	Low	0.0 ft
9:34 PM	High	4.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:01 AM	Low	-0.0 ft
9:58 AM	High	4.5 ft
3:38 PM	Low	0.1 ft
10:17 PM	High	3.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:34 AM	Low	0.1 ft
10:42 AM	High	4.3 ft
4:16 PM	Low	0.3 ft
11:01 PM	High	3.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:09 AM	Low	0.2 ft
11:27 AM	High	4.0 ft
4:54 PM	Low	0.5 ft
11:47 PM	High	3.2 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8452660, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Sep 9

76°

Partly Sunny

Thu Sep 10

81°

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

15%

Fri Sep 11

75°

Mostly Sunny

Sat Sep 12

72°

Mostly Sunny

Sun Sep 13

73°

Chance Rain Showers

54%

Mon Sep 14

76°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Sep 15

72°

Mostly Sunny

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 14 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 73°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Town lots — paid daily, fill by 10 AM on warm weekends.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited May 15 – September 15. Leashed permitted September 16 – May 14.

Entry Fee

2026 parking: $10/vehicle weekdays, $15/vehicle weekends/holidays. Plus walk-on fee. After Labor Day: free.

Address

39 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowerssnack barsurf school

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Narragansett Town Beach today?

Narragansett Town Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Narragansett Town Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited May 15 – September 15. Leashed permitted September 16 – May 14.

Is there an entry fee at Narragansett Town Beach?

2026 parking: $10/vehicle weekdays, $15/vehicle weekends/holidays. Plus walk-on fee. After Labor Day: free.

Are there lifeguards at Narragansett Town Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Narragansett Town Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Narragansett Town Beach?

Amenities at Narragansett Town Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, surf school.

When is the water warmest at Narragansett Town Beach?

Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.

Where is Narragansett Town Beach located?

Narragansett Town Beach is in Washington County, RI, at 39 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882.