1st Beach (Eastons Beach) Surf Forecast, Rhode Island

Rhode Island

Ruggles5-6ft 2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach)3-4+ft Sakonnet River4-5ft

Current Conditions

Fair

Wave Height

5-6ft

head high

Swell Period

8.3s

Wind

6mph

S / Gusts 11mph

Conditions

Fair

Active Swells

Wind Swell

4.7ft @ 8sS

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days

Tue, Mar 315-6ft

Poor - Fair

6am9am12pm3pm

Wed, Apr 16-7ft

Poor - Fair

The sweet spot is around midday — 6-7ft waves, 12mph from the SW, poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm

9s S|10-13mph SW

Thu, Apr 23-4ft

Poor - Fair

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on S swell at 8s with 13mph out of the NNE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm

7s S|13mph NE

Sat

2ft

Swell building Fri, Apr 3Poor

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

Forecast Charts

1st Beach (Eastons Beach) Surf Spot Guide

Break

Beach

Bottom

Sand

Level

Beginner

Crowd

Moderate

Best Swell

SSE

Best Wind

NNW

Season

Fall

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.

Strong rip currentsCrowded summer conditionsSwimmers and beachgoersOccasional jellyfish

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

1st Beach (Eastons Beach) Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for 1st Beach (Eastons Beach)?

The current wave height at 1st Beach (Eastons Beach) is 5-6ft with a 8.3s swell period. Wind is S at 6mph. Conditions are rated Fair.

How accurate is the 1st Beach (Eastons Beach) surf forecast?

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.

What is the breaking wave height at 1st Beach (Eastons Beach)?

The current breaking wave height at 1st Beach (Eastons Beach) is 5-6ft, produced by a 4.7ft S wind swell swell at 8s. 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.

When is the best time to surf 1st Beach (Eastons Beach)?

Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 1st Beach (Eastons Beach) is Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 5ft waves, a 8.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.