Narragansett Pier Water Temperature

(Today) 2024

19.9°C / 67.8°F

The water will feel tepid. Swimming will be tolerable without a wetsuit, although it will take a little getting used to. If you intend to stay in the water for a while a 3/2mm wetsuit will be ideal.

*Live data from Newport, RI: 19.4°C / 66.9°F

Current weather

23°C / 74°F
(scattered clouds)
Partly cloudy
Wind
6 mph
Humidity
53%

The measurements for the water temperature in Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island are provided by the daily satellite readings provided by the NOAA. The temperatures given are the sea surface temperature (SST) which is most relevant to recreational users.

*Live data may vary from satellite readings for a number of reasons. These include local factors, depth of smapling and time of day.

Water temp by month

Monthly average max / min water temperatures

The graph below shows the range of monthly Narragansett Pier water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data.

Narragansett Pier average maximum / minimum water temperatures
Maximum and minimum monthly sea temperatures in Narragansett Pier
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C 2.9 2 2.1 3.3 7.7 12.4 17.5 19.7 18.2 13.9 10.6 5.8
Max °C 7.3 4.6 5.5 10.2 13.6 19.1 22.1 22.6 20.7 19.3 14.7 12
Min °F 39 36.6 37.1 40.7 48.2 57 65.3 68.6 65.7 59.2 52.7 44.9
Max °F 43.4 39.2 40.5 47.6 54.1 63.7 69.9 71.5 68.2 64.6 56.8 51.1

The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 70°F / 21.1°C. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 37.9°F / 3.3°C.

7 day tide forecast for Narragansett Pier

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
  • Low 12:32am
    (0.02m)
  • High 6:33am
    (1.12m)
  • Low 12:38pm
    (-0.04m)
  • High 7:00pm
    (1.23m)
  • Low 1:13am
    (-0.06m)
  • High 7:24am
    (1.24m)
  • Low 1:31pm
    (-0.09m)
  • High 7:49pm
    (1.28m)
  • Low 1:54am
    (-0.12m)
  • High 8:12am
    (1.34m)
  • Low 2:24pm
    (-0.12m)
  • High 8:37pm
    (1.29m)
  • Low 2:35am
    (-0.14m)
  • High 9:01am
    (1.39m)
  • Low 3:15pm
    (-0.11m)
  • High 9:26pm
    (1.25m)
  • Low 3:17am
    (-0.14m)
  • High 9:51am
    (1.39m)
  • Low 4:06pm
    (-0.06m)
  • High 10:17pm
    (1.19m)
  • Low 3:59am
    (-0.1m)
  • High 10:43am
    (1.34m)
  • Low 4:58pm
    (0.02m)
  • High 11:10pm
    (1.1m)
  • Low 4:43am
    (-0.02m)
  • High 11:38am
    (1.26m)
  • Low 5:55pm
    (0.11m)
7 day tide times for Narragansett Pier

*These tide times are estimates based on the nearest accurate location (Narragansett Pier, Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island) and may differ by up to half an hour depending on distance. Please note, the tide times given are not suitable for navigational purposes.