Westerly: Atlantic Avenue #9
About
Westerly: Atlantic Avenue #9 is a public beach access point on the Atlantic Ocean in Rhode Island, about 1.7 miles from the town of Misquamicut. It is a straightforward way onto the sand for anyone looking to reach the shore along this stretch of the Westerly coast. Summer is the warmest time for a beach day. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 82°F with lows near 66°F, and September still reaches the mid-70s. Beyond the beach, the Pawcatuck River fishing access lies about 3.7 miles away. Within roughly 4.6 miles you'll find the Ascention mountain biking trail and the Riverwood Preserve Orange Trail for hiking. Climbers can head to Butt Cave, The, about 6.9 miles off.
Location
Westerly: Atlantic Avenue #9
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 64–82°F and lows of 47–66°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Westerly State Ap, RI weather station, 1.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan40° high25° low
- Feb41° high26° low
- Mar47° high32° low
- Apr57° high41° low
- May67° high50° low
- Jun75° high59° low
- Jul82° high66° low
- Aug80° high64° low
- Sep74° high57° low
- Oct64° high47° low
- Nov54° high38° low
- Dec45° high30° low
Nearby
- Pawcatuck RiverRiver fishing3.7 mi
- AscentionMountain biking4.6 mi
- Riverwood Preserve Orange TrailHiking4.6 mi
- WHS XC LoopHiking4.6 mi
- Butt Cave, TheRock climbing6.9 mi
- Avacado, TheRock climbing6.9 mi
- Buckeye Boulders, TheRock climbing6.9 mi
- Mystic RiverCanoeing9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
