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Melville Ponds
Lake · Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
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Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy NWPR1, as of Aug 22, 7:30 AM UTC
No official beach-advisory feed for Rhode Island yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live data from NOAA buoy NWPR1 (6.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:30 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Melville Ponds?
- Melville Ponds is a lake in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
- What is the water temperature at Melville Ponds?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Melville Ponds in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is 70°F (21°C), measured by NOAA buoy NWPR1, 6.5 miles away.
- Can you swim at Melville Ponds?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Melville Ponds rated?
- Melville Ponds in Portsmouth, Rhode Island has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 11 reviews.
- What amenities does Melville Ponds have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Melville Ponds include camping-nearby, pet-friendly.
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