Water conditions can change rapidly. Winds from the south and west typically result in flat conditions in the cove. Winds from the north and east produce waves. Launching large boats at low tide can be challenging, make note of the tide and tidal forecast.

The nearest tide station is the Conimicut Point Light station, provided by NOAA.

The weather shown in the weather widget is provided by a nearby weather station, close to the water. There are many weather stations in the area, on the social weather platform Ambient Weather.