Second Beach (Sachuest Beach), Middletown, RI
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Wind Alert
Wind Alert: Gusty conditions from 1 PM-7 PM — secure umbrellas & shade (19mph)
Surf Caution
Surf Caution: Strong waves expected from 2 PM-7 PM — not ideal for kids (4.7ft waves)
About This Beach
Second Beach, also known as Sachuest Beach, is a long, sandy beach in Middletown, RI, offering stunning ocean views and a mix of calm and active waters. The beach boasts amenities such as restrooms, showers, a snack bar, and lifeguards, though parking can be expensive and crowded, especially during peak season. The presence of seaweed is a common concern, but it is not universally present, nor pervasive across the entire beach.
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 10/16/2026, 1:00:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 66° | 1 | 16 mph | 0.02 |
| 14:00 | 67° | 1 | 18 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 66° | 0 | 19 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 66° | 0 | 18 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 65° | 1 | 19 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 65° | 0 | 16 mph | 0 |
| 19:00 | 64° | 0 | 16 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 10/16/2026, 1:00:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 62°F | 3.9 ft | 5s | ↘ SE | +0.3 ft |
| 14:00 | 62°F | 4.2 ft | 5s | ↘ SE | -0.3 ft |
| 15:00 | 62°F | 4.3 ft | 5s | ↘ SE | -1.1 ft |
| 16:00 | 62°F | 4.5 ft | 5s | ↘ SE | -1.7 ft |
| 17:00 | 62°F | 4.6 ft | 5s | ↓ S | -1.9 ft |
| 18:00 | 62°F | 4.7 ft | 5s | ↓ S | -1.7 ft |
| 19:00 | 62°F | 4.7 ft | 5s | ↓ S | -1.7 ft |