What is the current water temperature in Newport?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Newport?

As of now, in Newport, the water temperature is 8.48°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Newport

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Newport. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

47.3

°F

April 30, 21:21

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.8°F

Tomorrow:

47.9°F

Sunrise:

05:44

Sunset:

19:42

Day Length:

13 h. 58 min.

Newport in May

Minimum:

39.2°F

Average:

43.4°F

Maximum:

47.0°F

Sea water temperature in Newport today

As of now, in Newport, the water temperature is 47.3°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 1.7°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 45.8°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 48.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 47.8°F, while the maximum might reach 49.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Newport

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 16	46.3°F	43.7°F	46.5°F
Apr 17	47.5°F	43.9°F	46.7°F
Apr 18	47.0°F	44.5°F	46.8°F
Apr 19	47.2°F	44.7°F	46.6°F
Apr 20	46.9°F	45.2°F	46.7°F
Apr 21	46.9°F	44.8°F	46.7°F
Apr 22	46.3°F	46.3°F	46.8°F
Apr 23	46.0°F	48.0°F	47.0°F
Apr 24	46.0°F	48.4°F	47.2°F
Apr 25	46.4°F	49.6°F	47.9°F
Apr 26	46.7°F	49.8°F	48.1°F
Apr 27	46.9°F	49.9°F	48.6°F
Apr 28	47.5°F	48.9°F	48.7°F
Apr 29	47.8°F	49.6°F	48.7°F
Apr 30	47.3°F	49.2°F	49.0°F
May 1	47.9°F	49.6°F	49.7°F
May 2	47.8°F	50.3°F	49.6°F
May 3	48.0°F	50.6°F	49.8°F
May 4	48.5°F	51.2°F	50.2°F
May 5	49.0°F	49.8°F	50.7°F
May 6	48.8°F	49.9°F	50.5°F
May 7	49.3°F	50.8°F	51.1°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Newport by month

In Newport, there are only 4 days through the year when the water is warm enough to be comfortable for swimming.

The warmest water in Newport was recorded on August 15, 2020, reaching a 78.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 14, 2026, dipping to 33.9°F. The average readings by season are 42.8°F in Winter, 46.7°F in Spring, 69.0°F in Summer, and 62.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Bristol	50.4°F	13mi
Providence	50.3°F	24mi
Plymouth	48.5°F	46mi
South Boston	48.3°F	60mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Newport