Boating & Water Activities |
Ocean Sports
Sailing / Charters
Surfing
Marinas / Dockage
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| 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 |
When making reservations, ask for any package deals that may be offered. Many establishments have teamed up to offer complete vacation packages including dinner, mansion tours and boating excursions at significant discounts. |
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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.
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