Beach Advisories

Beach monitoring for the 2026 season has ended and will resume Memorial Day 2027. 

 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends re-opening the swimming area at Bristol Town Beach because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels.   

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (401-222-2751). A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at https://health.ri.gov/beaches/  

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at King Park Beach in Newport due to high bacteria counts.  

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data becomes available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (40) 222-2751. A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at health.ri.gov/beaches. 

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at Bristol Town Beach in Bristol due to high bacteria counts.  

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data becomes available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (40) 222-2751. A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at health.ri.gov/beaches.  

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends re-opening the swimming areas at Oakland and Conimicut beach in Warwick because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels.   

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (401-222-2751). A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at https://health.ri.gov/beaches/  

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming areas at Oakland Beach and Conimicut Beach in Warwick due to high bacteria counts.  

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data becomes available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line 401-222-2751. A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at health.ri.gov/beaches. 

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends re-opening the swimming area at City Park Beach in Warwick because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels.   

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data becomes available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (401-222-2751). A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at https://health.ri.gov/beaches/  

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends re-opening the swimming area at Warren Town Beach in Warren because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels.   

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data becomes available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (401-222-2751). A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at https://health.ri.gov/beaches/  

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends re-opening the swimming areas at Bristol Town Beach in Bristol, Sandy Point Beach in Portsmouth, and Georgiaville Pond Beach in Smithfield because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels.   

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data becomes available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (401-222-2751). A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at https://health.ri.gov/beaches/  

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming areas at the following beaches due to high bacteria counts.  

• Sandy Point Beach, Portsmouth 

• Bristol Town Beach, Bristol 

• Warren Town Beach, Warren 

• City Park Beach, Warwick 

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data becomes available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line 401-222-2751. A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at health.ri.gov/beaches.  

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at Georgiaville Pond Beach in Smithfield due to high bacteria counts.  

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data becomes available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line 401-222-2751. A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at health.ri.gov/beaches.  

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends re-opening the swimming areas at Third Beach in Middletown and City Park Beach in Warwick because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels.   

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data becomes available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (401-222-2751). A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at https://health.ri.gov/beaches/  

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends re-opening the swimming area at Sandy Point Beach in Portsmouth because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels.  

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data becomes available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (401-222-2751). A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at https://health.ri.gov/beaches/

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at City Park Beach in Warwick, Third Beach in Middletown and Sandy Point Beach in Portsmouth due to high bacteria counts.  

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data becomes available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line 401-222-2751. A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at health.ri.gov/beaches. 

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends re-opening the swimming areas at Hazards and Gooseberry Beach in Newport because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels.   

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (401-222-2751). A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at https://health.ri.gov/beaches/  

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends re-opening the swimming areas at Fogland Beach and Grinnell’s Beach in Tiverton because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels.   

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (401-222-2751). A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at https://health.ri.gov/beaches/  

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends re-opening the swimming area at Mackerel Cove in Jamestown because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels.   

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (401-222-2751). A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at https://health.ri.gov/beaches/ 

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends re-opening the swimming area at Oakland Beach because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels.   

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (401-222-2751). A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at https://health.ri.gov/beaches/  

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming areas at several beaches in Rhode Island because of high bacteria counts. 

Recommended swimming area closures: 

• Mackerel Cove Beach in Jamestown 

• Hazards Beach in Newport 

• Gooseberry Beach in Newport 

• Fogland Beach in Tiverton 

• Grinnell's Beach in Tiverton  

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data becomes available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (40) 222-2751. A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at health.ri.gov/beaches. 

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends re-opening the swimming area at Easton’s Beach in Newport and Briar Point Beach in Coventry because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. 

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data becomes available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (401-222-2751). A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at https://health.ri.gov/beaches/

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at Easton’s Beach in Newport, Oakland Beach in Warwick, and Briar Point Beach in Coventry due to high bacteria counts. 

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data becomes available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line 401-222-2751. A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at health.ri.gov/beaches.

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends re-opening the swimming area at Easton’s Beach in Newport because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels.  

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (401-222-2751). A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at https://health.ri.gov/beaches/ 

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at Easton’s Beach in Newport due to high bacteria counts. 

RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data becomes available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (40) 222-2751. A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at health.ri.gov/beaches. 

RIDOH Beach Monitoring Season Will Kick off 5/26/2026. 

Beach Monitoring for the 2025 Beach Season is complete.  Check back next season.