Jamestown: Garboard Street
About
Jamestown: Garboard Street is a public beach access point on Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island, about 4.8 miles from the town of Melville. It is a simple shoreline access spot on the bay. Summer is the warmest time to visit. July and August typically reach highs of 77 to 78°F with lows around 64°F, based on typical averages from the Newport Rose weather station about 3 miles away. Early fall stays mild, with September highs near 73°F. Several other outings are within easy reach. Whale Rock Trail is about 6.4 miles away and Cliff Walk about 6.7 miles. Little Creek Preserve is just under 7 miles off, and climbers can head to Surfers Egg at about 7 miles.
Location
Jamestown: Garboard Street
Rhode Island
Data: Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC); data via RIGIS. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–78°F and lows of 49–64°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Newport Rose, RI weather station, 3.1 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan39° high24° low3 days with snow
- Feb40° high25° low3 days with snow
- Mar46° high32° low2 days with snow
- Apr55° high40° low
- May65° high49° low
- Jun72° high58° low
- Jul77° high64° low
- Aug78° high64° low
- Sep73° high59° low
- Oct63° high49° low
- Nov53° high39° low
- Dec44° high31° low2 days with snow
Nearby
- Whale Rock TrailHiking6.4 mi
- Cliff WalkHiking6.7 mi
- Little Creek PreserveHiking6.9 mi
- Surfers EggRock climbing7 mi
- Driftway IIMountain biking7.2 mi
- Sakonnet GreenwayHiking7.3 mi
- Ocean View Loop TrailHiking8.4 mi
- Saugatucket RiverRiver fishing9.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
