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 14.84°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.

58.7

°F

June 12, 12:33

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.1°F

Tomorrow:

59.1°F

Sunrise:

05:11

Sunset:

20:19

Day Length:

15 h. 8 min.

Newport in June

Minimum:

38.6°F

Average:

43.1°F

Maximum:

46.1°F

Sea water temperature in Newport today

As of now, in Newport, the water temperature is 58.7°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 3.3°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

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 64.1°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 58.5°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 59.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 59.1°F, while the maximum might reach 60.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Newport

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 29	59.8°F	56.6°F	58.3°F
May 30	59.3°F	56.6°F	58.4°F
May 31	58.2°F	57.0°F	58.8°F
Jun 1	58.5°F	58.1°F	58.8°F
Jun 2	58.6°F	56.8°F	58.9°F
Jun 3	57.9°F	57.4°F	59.1°F
Jun 4	59.5°F	59.0°F	59.7°F
Jun 5	59.4°F	58.4°F	59.7°F
Jun 6	60.1°F	59.8°F	59.8°F
Jun 7	61.8°F	61.9°F	60.0°F
Jun 8	61.3°F	61.8°F	60.5°F
Jun 9	61.2°F	62.4°F	60.9°F
Jun 10	61.5°F	62.4°F	61.3°F
Jun 11	60.1°F	62.5°F	61.7°F
Jun 12	58.7°F	62.8°F	62.0°F
Jun 13	59.1°F	62.9°F	62.3°F
Jun 14	59.2°F	61.3°F	62.4°F
Jun 15	59.3°F	61.3°F	62.6°F
Jun 16	60.0°F	63.7°F	63.2°F
Jun 17	60.3°F	63.6°F	63.5°F
Jun 18	60.7°F	64.5°F	64.0°F
Jun 19	60.8°F	64.8°F	64.1°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	68.2°F	13mi
Providence	67.6°F	24mi
Plymouth	61.0°F	46mi
South Boston	64.3°F	60mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Newport