Beach Basics

Surfers End Overview

Want the basics about Second and Third beaches in Middletown, all in one place? We've got your answers here:


Address
                Second (Sachuest) Beach -- 315 Sachuest Point Road

                Third Beach -- 804 Third Beach Road

Hours of Operation: 
                   8 am - 6 pm, Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day weekend

                   Second Beach main gate locks at 9 PM. Call Middletown Police at 401-846-1144.

Daily Parking Rate:
                   $25 weekdays / $35 weekends & holidays / $20 motorcycle & scooter

Seasonal Parking:
On sale daily at Second Beach 8 am - 4 pm. Also available at Beautiful Beaches online 24/7.

  • Middletown Resident: $90
  • Middletown Senior (65+) Resident: $85
  • Middletown Resident Motorcycle/Scooter: $40
  • Nonresident: $180
  • Nonresident Senior (65+): $170
  • Nonresident Motorcycle/Scooter: $80

This season, all parking in the Surfer's End lot at Second Beach as well as for Third Beach (Boat Ramp and Town Beach lots) is resident only with a seasonal resident pass.

We invite all nonresident pass holders and daily parking patrons to use the main beach parking lot and the gravel lot across the street from Surfers End. Resident pass holders can use all lots at Second Beach or Third Beach. 

Walk Ons: It's always free for walk ons to Second and Third beaches every day, whether in or off season.

Questions:  401-842-6522 

Compliments & Concerns: Submit everything from positive feedback about interactions with staff to work requests and issues all in one place at Beach Survey online.

Beach Safety: For the latest tips and suggestions on staying safe at the beach, visit Beach Safety online.

Beach Closures: To view current beach closures across Rhode Island, visit Beach Closures online.

Dogs: Dogs are allowed at Second and Third beaches May 1 - Sept. 30 from 5 am - 7:45 am only, provided they're leashed. For more information, visit Dogs on the Beaches online.

Carry In-Carry Out: Looking to learn more about the "Carry In-Carry Out" program in place at Second and Third beaches? Visit CICO to get the logic and reasoning behind why there aren't trashcans at both summertime hotspots.

Beach Weather: The latest information about the expected weather at Second and Third beaches is available at Weather Report online.

Surf and Tide Report: Current data on the surf and tides available at Surf & Tide Reports online.

Vendors:

Beach Cams: Check out the conditions at Second Beach at Beach Cams online.



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