Second Beach water temperature

Typically about 68° in August — refreshing.

from the wave buoy off Sakonnet Point, about 13 miles away

refreshing

bath-warm 80° and up perfect 72–79° refreshing 65–71° brisk below 65° 68° typical for August

The year at a glance

Rarely reaches swimmable temperatures.

30° 40° 50° 60° 70° 80° 69° 39° JFMAMJJASOND January: typically 42° — brisk February: typically 39° — brisk March: typically 41° — brisk April: typically 46° — brisk May: typically 54° — brisk June: typically 61° — brisk July: typically 69° — refreshing August: typically 68° — refreshing September: typically 68° — refreshing October: typically 63° — brisk November: typically 55° — brisk December: typically 47° — brisk

Month by month

Month Typical Feels
January 42° brisk
February 39° brisk
March 41° brisk
April 46° brisk
May 54° brisk
June 61° brisk
July 69° refreshing
August 68° refreshing
September 68° refreshing
October 63° brisk
November 55° brisk
December 47° brisk

About this reading

The reading comes from the wave buoy off Sakonnet Point, just off the coast.

Reading from the wave buoy off Sakonnet Point, about 13 miles away.

Warm water says nothing about surf, rip currents, or bacteria — check local lifeguard flags and advisories.