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 13.77°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.

56.8

°F

November 14, 09:25

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

56.2°F

Tomorrow:

56.5°F

Sunrise:

06:32

Sunset:

16:26

Day Length:

9 h. 54 min.

Newport in November

Minimum:

37.2°F

Average:

42.5°F

Maximum:

45.2°F

Sea water temperature in Newport today

As of now, in Newport, the water temperature is 56.8°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 0.5°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 59.2°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 53.6°F on 2025.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 55.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 54.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 56.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Newport

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 31	58.6°F	59.2°F	59.9°F
Nov 1	58.1°F	59.2°F	59.9°F
Nov 2	57.7°F	58.7°F	59.4°F
Nov 3	57.2°F	58.2°F	59.2°F
Nov 4	58.4°F	57.2°F	58.9°F
Nov 5	57.8°F	57.2°F	58.5°F
Nov 6	58.2°F	56.6°F	58.4°F
Nov 7	58.2°F	56.2°F	58.3°F
Nov 8	57.7°F	55.6°F	58.0°F
Nov 9	57.6°F	55.8°F	57.6°F
Nov 10	57.6°F	54.6°F	57.3°F
Nov 11	56.8°F	54.7°F	57.3°F
Nov 12	56.4°F	55.4°F	57.1°F
Nov 13	56.2°F	54.7°F	57.0°F
Nov 14	56.8°F	53.6°F	56.3°F
Nov 15	56.5°F	53.3°F	56.1°F
Nov 16	56.1°F	53.0°F	55.6°F
Nov 17	55.5°F	52.7°F	55.0°F
Nov 18	55.2°F	52.5°F	54.8°F
Nov 19	54.9°F	52.1°F	54.4°F
Nov 20	54.8°F	52.4°F	54.3°F
Nov 21	54.4°F	52.5°F	54.0°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 2 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 62.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Bristol	55.0°F	13mi
Providence	54.3°F	24mi
Plymouth	53.2°F	46mi
South Boston	53.1°F	60mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Newport