65°
Sunny
1%
63
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
Great day for a beach walk.
57°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 65. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 7 to 12 mph.
Weather
- 65°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 57°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
60 /100
good
46 Swim
69 Sunbathe
80 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
65°F
Clear
Wind
10 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
66°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
57°F
Cold
Next High Tide
10:45 PM
3.4 ft · in 1.2h
Wave Height
1.6 ft
11s · SE swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo 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
5:14 AM
Sunset
8:14 PM
Moon · 87%
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
66°
Sunny
1%
63
72°
Mostly Sunny
0%
71
70°
Mostly Sunny
3%
63
66°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
70%
7
59°
Chance Rain Showers
28%
36
63°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
16%
51
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 57°F — dangerously cold
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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Roger W. Wheeler State Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Roger W. Wheeler State Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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