Second Beach sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8452944, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Second Beach in lots like Sachuest Beach Main Lot, Sachuest Overflow Lot. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $20-$30/car (weekdays/weekends) and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Second Beach, don't miss the Clam Chowder at The Black Pearl. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Second Beach from Newport Harbor, including the America's Cup Sail — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoSecond Beach hosts Sachuest Point Birding and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Second Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends on when. Dogs are not allowed on Second Beach from May 1 through September 30 except between 5am and 7:45am. Through the winter they are allowed, leashed at all times, and owners must pick up after them. The town's two pages differ by a day on when the off season starts, October 1 or October 2, so the later date is used here. Source: Town of Middletown, beach rules, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on Middletown's beaches. Source: Town of Middletown, beach rules, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Fires are not allowed on Middletown's beaches. Source: Town of Middletown, beach rules, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Smoking is not allowed on Middletown's beaches. Source: Town of Middletown, beach rules, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Second Beach, the sun sets at 6:30 PM today — about 11h 49m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:41 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Second Beach update at the top of the conditions page.