Scarborough State 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 Scarborough State Beach in lots like Scarborough North Lot, Scarborough South Lot. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $14-$20/car (weekdays/weekends) and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Scarborough State Beach, don't miss the Clamcakes at Iggy's Doughboys. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Scarborough State Beach from Galilee State Pier, including the Block Island Ferry — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoScarborough State Beach hosts Surfing Lessons at Scarborough 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 Scarborough State 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. No animals other than service animals may be brought onto a Rhode Island state bathing beach from April 1 through September 30. From October 1 through March 31 dogs are allowed on a leash of six feet or less, under a handler's control at all times. The beach page words this as a flat ban; the enforceable regulation is the seasonal one. Source: Rhode Island State Parks, Scarborough North State Beach, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. State regulation bars possessing or drinking alcohol on state park property. The only state beach exception is alcohol served under a licence agreement approved by the RIDEM Director, at beaches averaging more than 300,000 visitors a year. Source: Rhode Island State Parks, Scarborough North State Beach, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesOnly with a permit. Open fires, charcoal included, are not allowed except in a designated area or with written permission from RIDEM. From March 15 through May 15 no open fire is allowed between 10am and 5pm without a burning permit from the local fire department. Source: Rhode Island State Parks, Scarborough North State Beach, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesOnly with a permit. A drone may be flown on, over or from a Rhode Island state beach only with written permission from RIDEM, and never to harass or disturb other users, wildlife or any natural resource. Source: Rhode Island State Parks, Scarborough North State Beach, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass is not allowed. Source: Rhode Island State Parks, Scarborough North State Beach, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. The beach page lists smoking as not allowed. Note that RIDEM's own smoke free beaches page frames it as a request rather than a prohibition, and no smoking ban appears in the park regulations themselves. Source: Rhode Island State Parks, Scarborough North State Beach, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Scarborough State Beach, the sun sets at 6:31 PM today — about 11h 49m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:42 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Scarborough State Beach update at the top of the conditions page.