Newport RI has been spoiled by not only miles of coastline and sandy beaches, but warm ocean waters as well. As one of the last stops for the Gulf Stream current that starts in the Florida straits and juts out across the Atlantic to southern England, Newport's water temperatures often rise above 70 degrees on the beaches in the months of July and August. Sometimes it even warms enough to swim by Memorial Day! At the end of the season in September and October, the ocean water is often still in the mid 60's and many people swim the beaches until the last weeks of October.
With ocean just about everywhere you look, Newport RI is an ideal location for ocean sports. Whether you are interested in sea kayaking, kitesurfing, SCUBA or fishing, Newport's waters can offer you an unforgettable experience. Narragansett Bay is a large, protected bay running from Providence about 20 miles south to the open ocean and is a haven for smaller boats, fishing, jetskiing and kayaking. The ocean waters just off-shore from Newport offer visitors a truly remarkable SCUBA and sea kayaking experience. Small protected inlets amongst the rocky shoreline provide superb diving and visibility for snorkelers. Whatever you do, get out there and experience the ocean. We guarantee you'll be hooked!