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Misquamicut Fire District Beach
4.7★ · 12 Google ratings · Westerly, Rhode Island
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 160 ft away · paid
Walk
120 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 250 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
70°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Length
0.9 miles of shoreline
Sand
310 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 30 samples clean · 2025
Map of Misquamicut Fire District Beach
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1Parking160 ft from the listing2Restrooms240 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Go for the waves and clean sand
The beach features good waves, abundant dry brown sand, and generally clean conditions maintained by staff.
Stay for sunset views
Sunset is notably beautiful here and worth timing your visit accordingly.
Visit Labor Day weekend or off-season
Crowds thin out significantly during holiday weekends and cooler months, though water temperature drops considerably.
Bring a beach pass or expect fees
A pass is required to access the beach and significantly reduces crowding compared to unrestricted sections.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
71°F · partly cloudy
Water
70°F
Waves
1.9 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the WNW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:18 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:52 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:47 | High tide | ↑ |
| 22:10 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 1:00 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Westerly, RI 02891
🅿 Parking 160 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 120 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 250 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Misquamicut Fire District Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 160 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Misquamicut Fire District Beach?
120 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Misquamicut Fire District Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 250 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
