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Weekly swim report · August 21, 2026

Rhode Island swim report

On August 21, 2026 the warmest USGS water reading in Rhode Island was 77°F at WICKFORD TIDE GAGE NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI; no water-related NWS hazards are active.

Warmest water

The 5 warmest of 14 sensors reporting a water temperature in Rhode Island today. Station names open the official monitoring page.

  1. #177°F 25°C9 hrs ago
  2. #275°F 24°C9 hrs ago
  3. #372°F 22°C9 hrs ago
  4. #471°F 22°C9 hrs ago
  5. #571°F 22°C9 hrs ago

Active hazards in Rhode Island

No water-related NWS hazards are active in Rhode Island right now. Checked live against the National Weather Service alert feed.

Where to swim in Rhode Island

The most-reviewed, well-rated water destinations in Rhode Island — check each one’s live conditions before you go.

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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.