78°
Sunny
1%
71
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.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
57°F water · 78°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 78. South wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Weather
- 78°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 57°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
69 /100
good
54 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.6 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
78°F
Clear
Wind
9 mph
S
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
81°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
57°F
Cold
Next High Tide
10:45 PM
3.4 ft · in 1.3h
Wave Height
1.6 ft
11s · SE swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:13 AM
Sunset
8:14 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:04 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 10:34 AM | High | 3.0 ft |
| 3:48 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 10:45 PM | High | 3.4 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
81°
Sunny
1%
71
84°
Mostly Sunny
0%
71
86°
Mostly Sunny
4%
71
76°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
72%
11
66°
Chance Rain Showers
27%
43
72°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
16%
67
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 57°F — dangerously cold
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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Narragansett Town Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Narragansett Town Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS