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Beavertail State Park

Rhode Island, United StatesDirections
AOW suggested3–9 m (10–30 ft) depthShore entry7mm or semi-dry + hood typical

Beavertail State Park at a glance

Beavertail State Park is an advanced shore dive site in Rhode Island, United States with depths of 3–9.1 m (10–30 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Cunner, American lobster, and Atlantic silverside. Recent reports put the water around 16°C (60°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Moderate window now· until 18:00 · sunset 17:48

Forecast for this hour · 15:00 · run 14 h ago
0.6 m (2.1 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about two feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 16°C · seasonal avg 17°C ( · Forecast 60°F · seasonal avg 63°F)

Site hazards: Steep cliff/rock descent in full gear, swell and surge slamming the cove, disorienting seaweed cover in surge, variable 0-30 ft visibility

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Dive windows this week

Smallest waves: Sat
Mon12:00–18:00 moderate

0.6 m waves · 6 kn wind (1.8 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Tue8:00–16:00 moderate, 16:00–18:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 9 kn wind (2.2 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Wed8:00–18:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 4 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Thu8:00–16:00 favorable, 16:00–18:00 moderate

0.5 m waves · 9 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Fri10:00–18:00 moderate

0.7 m waves · 9 kn wind (2.2 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Sat8:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.4 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Sun8:00–18:00 moderate

0.6 m waves · 7 kn wind (2.1 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

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Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:42 · Sunrise 7:10 · Sunset 17:48 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 8.9 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 01:21 GMT-4

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Cunner, American lobster, Atlantic silverside
Best time: Flat-calm days with little wind; spring and fall water is relatively warm

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 68% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 6°C (43°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.7 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  2. February, 67% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (40°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.5 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  3. March, 67% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 5°C (42°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.8 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  4. April, 71% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 8°C (46°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  5. May, 89% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 12°C (54°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  6. June, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (62°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  7. July, 98% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 21°C (70°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 90% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 21°C (70°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  9. September, 89% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 21°C (69°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  10. October, 86% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (63°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  11. November, 71% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (56°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.0 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  12. December, 67% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 9°C (48°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.9 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots

July has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

Shop facts come from OpenStreetMap and community corrections, shown nearest first. PickADive lists facts and contacts only — no listing is sponsored or ranked.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

A dramatic open-ocean dive at the southern tip of Conanaut Island (Jamestown), entered from a small cove below parking lot 2 via a steep rocky 'goat path'. Best diving is about 50 yards straight out in 20-30 feet over boulders, kelp and abundant fish life; the point is exposed on three sides, so it is strictly a calm-day site. Water here runs warmer than Massachusetts sites in spring and fall.

reefshore

Steep cliff/rock descent in full gear, swell and surge slamming the cove, disorienting seaweed cover in surge, variable 0-30 ft visibility

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