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East Beach
Beach · Charlestown, Rhode Island
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy NWPR1, as of Aug 21, 10:18 PM UTC
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
No official beach-advisory feed for Rhode Island yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live data from NOAA buoy NWPR1 (21.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:18 PM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Beach?
- East Beach is a beach in Charlestown, Rhode Island.
- What is the water temperature at East Beach?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at East Beach in Charlestown, Rhode Island is 71°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy NWPR1, 21.5 miles away.
- Can you swim at East Beach?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is East Beach rated?
- East Beach in Charlestown, Rhode Island has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 47 reviews.
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- ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
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