Water Temperature of Narragansett Bay in Newport, RI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 11:42 PM EDT
Today's Tides
Low: May 5, 4:18 AM, 0.3 ft
High: May 5, 10:59 AM, 2.9 ft
Low: May 5, 4:07 PM, 0.4 ft
High: May 5, 11:11 PM, 3.3 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Coasters Harbor Island; Rose Island; Jamestown, RI; West PassageStation Name: Newport
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: -66 feet
Sensor Depth: -4 feet
Nearest Address:
Chandler St
Newport, RI
Newport County
GPS Coordinates: 41.504333, -71.326139
Nearby Water Temperatures
Great Harbor, North Kingstown, RI (7.2 mi)Providence River, Barrington, RI (14.7 mi)
Taunton River, Fall River, MA (16.2 mi)
Providence River, Providence, RI (21.3 mi)
Wilbur Hollow Brook, Clayville, RI (24.1 mi)
Quonapaug Brook, North Scituate, RI (24.3 mi)
Spruce Brook, North Scituate, RI (24.8 mi)
Westconnaug Stream, Clayville, RI (26.2 mi)
Bear Tree Brook, Clayville, RI (26.3 mi)
Cork Brook, Scituate, RI (26.6 mi)
Moswansicut Stream, North Scituate, RI (26.8 mi)
Swamp Brook, Scituate, RI (26.9 mi)
Unnamed Tributary, North Scituate, RI (26.9 mi)
Rush Brook, North Scituate, RI (27.3 mi)
Pawcatuck River, Westerly, RI (27.5 mi)
Weather for Newport, Rhode Island
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 65°F
L: 49°F

Wed
H: 62°F
L: 53°F

Thu
H: 61°F
L: 49°F

Fri
H: 59°F
L: 44°F

Sat
H: 58°F
L: 46°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 116 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 3:26 AM
Moonset: 7:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:56 AM - 5:26 AM5:57 PM - 8:27 PM
Minor Periods
7:11 AM - 8:41 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 7:13PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 7:13 PM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 8:00 PM
..ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER POTENTIAL TUESDAY IN SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND... The combination of southwest winds gusting to 35 to 45 mph, relative humidity as low as 30 to 35 percent, and a lack of significant rainfall over the past few days will lead to an elevated fire weather potential on Tuesday.
Wind Advisory issued May 5 at 2:40AM EDT until May 5 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 2:40 AM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 2:06PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
The combination of available fine fuels, southwest wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25 and 40 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread for southern Connecticut late Tuesday morning into early Tuesday evening. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials.
Effective: Wed December 31, 1969, 7:00 PM
Expires: Wed December 31, 1969, 7:00 PM
The combination of available fine fuels, southwest wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25 and 40 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread for southern Connecticut late Tuesday morning into early Tuesday evening. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials.
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 8:29PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
The combination of available fine fuels, southwest wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25 and 40 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread for southern Connecticut late Tuesday morning into early Tuesday evening. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials.
Effective: Wed December 31, 1969, 7:00 PM
Expires: Wed December 31, 1969, 7:00 PM
The combination of available fine fuels, southwest wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25 and 40 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread for southern Connecticut late Tuesday morning into early Tuesday evening. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 119.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 3:26 AM
Moonset: 7:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:56 AM - 5:26 AM5:57 PM - 8:27 PM
Minor Periods
7:11 AM - 8:41 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 4:17 AM
Moonset: 8:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:47 AM - 6:17 AM6:47 PM - 9:17 PM
Minor Periods
8:07 AM - 9:37 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 5:08 AM
Moonset: 9:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 59.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:38 AM - 7:08 AM7:37 PM - 10:07 PM
Minor Periods
9:07 AM - 10:37 AM12:14 AM - 1:44 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 5:57 AM
Moonset: 10:42 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 47.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:27 AM - 7:57 AM8:24 PM - 10:54 PM
Minor Periods
10:12 AM - 11:42 AM12:49 AM - 2:19 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 6:43 AM
Moonset: 11:47 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 36.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:13 AM - 8:43 AM9:10 PM - 11:40 PM
Minor Periods
11:17 AM - 12:47 AM1:18 AM - 2:48 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
