Scarborough Beach (RI) water temp
This data the coastal Scarborough Beach ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Current ocean temperature in Scarborough Beach
Water temperature in Scarborough Beach today is 68°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Atlantic Ocean near Scarborough Beach was recorded in 2021 and was 70.9°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2013 at 64.8°F. Sea water temperature in Scarborough Beach is expected to drop to 66°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Scarborough Beach is 67.8°F, the minimum temperature is 63.3°F, and the maximum is 74.5°F.
The swimming season in Scarborough Beach lasts from July to September. During those months, Scarborough Beach water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Scarborough Beach in winter reaches 43.9°F, in spring 45.9°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 67.3°F, and in autumn it is 62.1°F.
Scarborough Beach water temperature now
| September 18, 2025 |
|---|
| today temp |
| 68°F |
| September 17, 2025 |
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| yesterday temp |
| 67.8°F |
The ocean salinity in Scarborough Beach is 28.95‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Surf Forecast in Scarborough Beach for today
Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Scarborough Beach. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Scarborough Beach. Data in table shown for September 18, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4' 0" | 3' 9" | 3' 3" | 2' 11" |
| 1.22 m | 1.14 m | 1 m | 0.9 m |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2' 8" | 2' 6" | 2' 4" | 2' 2" |
| 0.81 m | 0.75 m | 0.7 m | 0.66 m |
Surf report in Scarborough Beach
Scarborough Beach weather forecast
Current temperature and weather
Data in a table show Scarborough Beach temperature today (September 18, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Scarborough Beach.
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 | | |  |
| 65.8°F | 65.8°F | 65.7°F | 66.6°F |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | | |
| 70.3°F | 73.8°F | 72.3°F | 70°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Scarborough Beach: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
Scarborough Beach water temperature by month
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Scarborough Beach. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Scarborough Beach on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
Chart monthly average water temperature in Scarborough Beach
