Water Temperature of Narragansett Bay in Newport, RI

Current Water Temperature

51.8°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT

Today's Tides

Low: May 6, 4:56 AM, 0.4 ft
 High: May 6, 11:42 AM, 2.8 ft
Low: May 6, 4:47 PM, 0.5 ft
 High: May 6, 11:54 PM, 3.1 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

57.9°F
Overcast
Overcast
54.9°F
55.4°F
88%
SSW 14.3 mph
23.2 mph
51.1°F
53.8°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1012 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
Wed
H: 61°F
L: 54°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 61°F
L: 50°F
Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 62°F
L: 47°F
Moderate rain
Sat
H: 56°F
L: 49°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 63°F
L: 45°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.85 μg/m3
PM10: 13.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 136.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 107 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:36 AM
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 12:01 AM
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 AM
6:47 PM - 9:17 PM

Minor Periods

8:07 AM - 9:37 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
61.2°F
53.5°F
56.7°F
90%
0.24 in
92%
0%
21.9 mph
4.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.79 μg/m3
PM10: 12.23 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 135.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 111.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:36 AM
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 12:01 AM
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 AM
6:47 PM - 9:17 PM

Minor Periods

8:07 AM - 9:37 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
61°F
50.4°F
54.5°F
75%
0.06 in
85%
0%
14.5 mph
2.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.46 μg/m3
PM10: 6.73 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 159.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:35 AM
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 12:44 AM
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 AM
7:37 PM - 10:07 PM

Minor Periods

9:07 AM - 10:37 AM
12:14 AM - 1:44 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, May 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
61.9°F
47.2°F
54.4°F
55%
0 in
0%
0%
15.7 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.87 μg/m3
PM10: 2.96 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 150.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:33 AM
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 1:19 AM
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 AM
8:24 PM - 10:54 PM

Minor Periods

10:12 AM - 11:42 AM
12:49 AM - 2:19 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
56.1°F
49.1°F
52.5°F
82%
0.2 in
87%
0%
17.2 mph
3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.32 μg/m3
PM10: 10.62 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 161.55 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:32 AM
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 1:48 AM
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 AM
9:10 PM - 11:40 PM

Minor Periods

11:17 AM - 12:47 AM
1:18 AM - 2:48 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
62.9°F
45.4°F
54.1°F
81%
0.01 in
75%
0%
13.6 mph
3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.09 μg/m3
PM10: 12.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 218.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:31 AM
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 2:13 AM
Moon Transit: 7:29 AM
Moonset: 12:54 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 26.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:59 AM - 9:29 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

12:24 AM - 1:54 PM
1:43 AM - 3:13 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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