75°
Sunny
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Washington County, RI · Atlantic Ocean
Roger W. Wheeler State Beach
100 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett, RI 02882
Tucked behind the Galilee breakwater, "Sand Hill Cove" has the calmest, shallowest water of any RI state beach — the local family pick when kids are small. A playground, picnic shelter, and big bathhouse round it out.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
75°F air · 68°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Weather
- 75°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 68°F water — swimmable, refreshing
81 /100
great
79 Swim
82 Sunbathe
87 Walk
82 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
75°F
Clear
Wind
8 mph
SE
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
74°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
68°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
6:54 PM
4.6 ft · in 3.6h
Wave Height
1.6 ft
10s · SSE swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ237)
The BOX office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- MAZ022 Barnstable MA — Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown n/a
- MAZ024 Nantucket MA — Nantucket n/a
- MAZ023 Dukes MA — Edgartown and Aquinnah n/a
- MAZ020 Southern Bristol MA — Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford n/a
- RIZ007 Newport RI — Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton n/a
- RIZ006 Washington RI — Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly n/a
- RIZ008 Block Island RI — Block Island n/a
- MAZ019 Eastern Plymouth MA — Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston, n/a
- MAZ015 Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA — Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop, n/a
- MAZ007 Eastern Essex MA — Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:23 AM
Sunset
8:19 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:19 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 6:24 AM | High | 3.6 ft |
| 11:41 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 6:54 PM | High | 4.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:16 AM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 7:22 AM | High | 3.8 ft |
| 12:39 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 7:50 PM | High | 4.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:13 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 8:16 AM | High | 4.1 ft |
| 1:38 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 8:43 PM | High | 4.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:05 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 9:08 AM | High | 4.3 ft |
| 2:38 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 9:34 PM | High | 4.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:51 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 10:00 AM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 3:34 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 10:24 PM | High | 4.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:29 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 10:52 AM | High | 4.3 ft |
| 4:26 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 11:14 PM | High | 4.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:04 AM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 11:45 AM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 5:16 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8452660, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
74°
Sunny
0%
76
78°
Sunny
0%
69
81°
Sunny
5%
71
77°
Mostly Sunny
3%
78
76°
Mostly Sunny
7%
78
75°
Mostly Sunny
23%
71
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 68°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Weekday $6 RI / $12 non-resident; weekend $7 RI / $14 non-resident.
Dogs
Pets prohibited on RI state beaches April 1 – September 30.
Entry Fee
$12 non-resident weekday / $14 weekend parking
Address
100 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett, RI 02882
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Roger W. Wheeler State Beach today?
Roger W. Wheeler State 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 Roger W. Wheeler State Beach dog-friendly?
Pets prohibited on RI state beaches April 1 – September 30.
Is there an entry fee at Roger W. Wheeler State Beach?
$12 non-resident weekday / $14 weekend parking
Are there lifeguards at Roger W. Wheeler State Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Roger W. Wheeler State Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Roger W. Wheeler State Beach?
Amenities at Roger W. Wheeler State Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, playground, picnic area.
When is the water warmest at Roger W. Wheeler State 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 Roger W. Wheeler State Beach located?
Roger W. Wheeler State Beach is in Washington County, RI, at 100 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett, RI 02882.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS