Water Temperature of Narragansett Bay in Newport, RI

Current Water Temperature

55.9°F

Measurement Time: Friday, May 22, 2026, 12:06 PM EDT

Today's Tides

 High: May 22, 12:56 AM, 3.9 ft
Low: May 22, 7:35 AM, 0.3 ft
 High: May 22, 1:29 PM, 3.7 ft
Low: May 22, 7:04 PM, 0.6 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Coasters Harbor Island; Rose Island; Jamestown, RI; West Passage

Narragansett Bay

Station 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

59.2°F
Sunny
Sunny
59.2°F
70.1°F
44%
ENE 11 mph
12.8 mph
68°F
39.6°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1030 mbar
7.8

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Fri
H: 71°F
L: 49°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 59°F
L: 49°F
Heavy rain
Sun
H: 54°F
L: 49°F
Moderate rain
Mon
H: 56°F
L: 51°F
Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 63°F
L: 54°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.85 μg/m3
PM10: 8.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 141.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 97 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:20 AM
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 45 mins
Moonrise: 11:24 AM
Moon Transit: 6:34 PM
Moonset: 1:05 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:14 AM - 10:44 AM
6:04 PM - 8:34 PM

Minor Periods

10:54 AM - 12:24 AM
12:35 AM - 2:05 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, May 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
71.4°F
48.6°F
58.6°F
53%
0 in
0%
0%
13 mph
8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.17 μg/m3
PM10: 8.86 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 143.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:20 AM
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 45 mins
Moonrise: 11:24 AM
Moon Transit: 6:34 PM
Moonset: 1:05 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:14 AM - 10:44 AM
6:04 PM - 8:34 PM

Minor Periods

10:54 AM - 12:24 AM
12:35 AM - 2:05 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
58.8°F
48.5°F
53.4°F
64%
0.09 in
81%
0%
10.5 mph
3.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.44 μg/m3
PM10: 10.5 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 126.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 8:06 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 47 mins
Moonrise: 12:35 AM
Moon Transit: 7:20 PM
Moonset: 1:31 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:02 AM - 11:32 AM
6:50 PM - 9:20 PM

Minor Periods

12:05 AM - 1:35 PM
1:01 AM - 2:31 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
54.1°F
48.5°F
51.7°F
95%
1.75 in
87%
0%
18.6 mph
0.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.61 μg/m3
PM10: 9.66 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 116.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:18 AM
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 8:06 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 1:42 PM
Moon Transit: 8:04 PM
Moonset: 1:54 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:46 AM - 12:16 AM
7:34 PM - 10:04 PM

Minor Periods

1:12 PM - 2:42 PM
1:24 AM - 2:54 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, May 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
55.9°F
51.4°F
53.2°F
97%
0.5 in
86%
0%
9.6 mph
2.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.21 μg/m3
PM10: 4.97 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 137.31 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:18 AM
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 50 mins
Moonrise: 2:48 PM
Moon Transit: 8:46 PM
Moonset: 2:15 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
8:16 PM - 10:46 PM

Minor Periods

2:18 PM - 3:48 PM
1:45 AM - 3:15 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
63.4°F
54.2°F
58.4°F
90%
0 in
0%
0%
11.4 mph
1.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.89 μg/m3
PM10: 9.27 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 222.83 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 45.23 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 3:51 PM
Moon Transit: 9:28 PM
Moonset: 2:35 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:10 AM - 1:40 PM
8:58 PM - 11:28 PM

Minor Periods

3:21 PM - 4:51 PM
2:05 AM - 3:35 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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