Second Beach (Sachuest Beach), Middletown, RI
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Crowd Alert: Beach at capacity from 1 PM-4 PM — consider alternative times
Wind Alert
Wind Alert: Gusty conditions from 3 PM-5 PM — secure umbrellas & shade (17mph)
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.
*Click a parking icon on the map to draw the shortest path to the nearest entrance.
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 7/18/2026, 11:00:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 75° | 6 | 14 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 76° | 5 | 13 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 74° | 6 | 15 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 74° | 3 | 15 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 72° | 1 | 16 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 72° | 0 | 14 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 72° | 1 | 17 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 7/18/2026, 11:00:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 67°F | 2.1 ft | 5s | ↘ SE | +0.5 ft |
| 12:00 | 67°F | 2.3 ft | 5s | ↘ SE | +0.3 ft |
| 13:00 | 67°F | 2.5 ft | 5s | ↘ SE | -0.4 ft |
| 14:00 | 67°F | 2.7 ft | 4s | ↓ S | -1.5 ft |
| 15:00 | 67°F | 3 ft | 4s | ↘ SE | -2.3 ft |
| 16:00 | 67°F | 3.2 ft | 4s | ↘ SE | -2.6 ft |
| 17:00 | 67°F | 3.4 ft | 4s | ↘ SE | -2.7 ft |