Recreation

Average Newport, RI Temperatures
Month	Air Temp	Ocean Temp
Jan	38ºF	37ºF
Feb	39ºF	36ºF
Mar	46ºF	37ºF
Apr	55ºF	46ºF
May	64ºF	54ºF
Jun	73ºF	62ºF
Jul	78ºF	68ºF
Aug	78ºF	70ºF
Sep	72ºF	67ºF
Oct	63ºF	60ºF
Nov	53ºF	52ºF
Dec	43ºF	44ºF

Vacation Planning Tip:

Plan on dining out a lot when you visit? The Newport County Dinner Club offers 2-for-1 meals at over 60 restaurants in the greater Newport area for $19.95. The card is good for one year and can be purchased in Newport at the Gateway Center or over the phone. (list of participating restaurants)

Surfing

Surfing has been a mainstay in Newport culture for many years. Consistently decent surfing conditions and quality gear have made it possible to surf 12 months of the year. The really spectacular waves come from tropical storms and hurricanes in the late summer and early fall. Even if the storms don't make landfall in the eastern United States, they are capable of bringing 10-15 foot swells from hundreds of miles offshore.

Local Surf Spots

Surfer's End- 2nd Beach, Middletown - Most of this beach is closed to surfing except for a small section- this area lies at the beginning of the beach and continues until the large rock that separates it from the rest of the beach. Waves are relatively small and consistent. There are no rocks in the water and is a good place to learn.

1st Beach, Newport - Beach is usually closed to surfers but after regular beach hours and in the off-season there's a few surfers out, especially before/after tropical storms skirt the coast. Generally smaller waves and is a good place to get started.

Featured Surfing Companies

Island Surf & Sports
86 Aquidneck Avenue
Middletown RI (888)639-7529

Just across the street from Newport's 1st Beach (Easton's Beach) you'll find an incredible selection of the finest surfboards, stand up paddle boards, beach rentals, and wetsuits on the island from the nation's top manufacturers. New England's largest surf shop offers a huge selection, including everything from clothing to equipment and service. A must see for the outdoor enthusiast and the first stop for anyone interested in hitting the waves of Newport.