Rhode Island
Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with moderate SW wind around 8mph.
Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with moderate SW wind around 8mph.
Best window·Sunday 6AM–9AM·2-3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at 1st Beach (Eastons Beach), Rhode Island. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 8mph SW winds.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 1-2ft on S swell at 4s with light NNW winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 14mph out of the N.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on NNE swell at 4s with 18mph N winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 11s and 11mph from the N. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 18mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to very poor.
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Eastons Beach, known locally as 1st Beach, is a popular Rhode Island surf spot nestled along the shores of Newport, offering mellow beach break waves that are perfect for beginners and longboarders. Facing NNW toward Narragansett Bay's open Atlantic exposure, it picks up south and southeast swells that wrap into the bay, producing fun, rolling waves with a forgiving sandy bottom. The spot is a favorite summer destination for learners and tourists, though fall brings more consistent swell and a thinning crowd for those looking to score cleaner conditions.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at 1st Beach (Eastons Beach) is 0-1ft with a 4.1s swell period. Wind is SSW at 8mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at 1st Beach (Eastons Beach) is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.9ft S wind swell swell at 4s, a 1.4ft SE secondary swell at 9s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 1st Beach (Eastons Beach) is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 3.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
1st Beach (Eastons Beach) works best with a SSE swell and NNW winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at 1st Beach (Eastons Beach). Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
1st Beach (Eastons Beach) is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Eastons Beach, known locally as 1st Beach, is a popular Rhode Island surf spot nestled along the shores of Newport, offering mellow beach break waves that are perfect for beginners and longboarders. Facing NNW toward Narragansett Bay's open Atlantic exposure, it picks up south and southeast swells that wrap into the bay, producing fun, rolling waves with a forgiving sandy bottom. The spot is a favorite summer destination for learners and tourists, though fall brings more consistent swell and a thinning crowd for those looking to score cleaner conditions.
The prime season at 1st Beach (Eastons Beach) is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at 1st Beach (Eastons Beach) include strong rip currents, crowded summer conditions, swimmers and beachgoers, occasional jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our 1st Beach (Eastons Beach) forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable; extended forecasts show general trends. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
