Rhode Island
Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 2-3ft.
Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 2-3ft.
Best window·Sunday 6AM–9AM·2-3ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at 2nd Beach (Sachuest 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: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Patience pays off today — morning is very poor with 1-2ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at fair.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on SE swell at 8s with gentle NNW breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 3s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on N swell at 3s and strong N wind at 15mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 4s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on NNE swell at 4s with strong N wind at 18mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. 0-1ft waves to start the day on ESE swell at 11s. The SSW wind builds to around 18mph by afternoon.
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Sachuest Beach, known locally as 2nd Beach, is a scenic Rhode Island gem tucked between Purgatory Chasm and the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge in Middletown. Facing WSW into Narragansett Bay's outer waters, the beach picks up south and southeast swells that wrap around Aquidneck Island, producing punchy, fast-breaking beach break waves best enjoyed in the 2-6 foot range. Fall is prime time here when Atlantic hurricane swells combine with offshore northwest winds to deliver some of the best surf the Ocean State has to offer.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at 2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) is 2-3ft with a 8.8s swell period. Wind is SSW at 8mph. Conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at 2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.6ft SSE primary 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 2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 3.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) works best with a SSE swell and NNE 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 2nd Beach (Sachuest 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.
2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Sachuest Beach, known locally as 2nd Beach, is a scenic Rhode Island gem tucked between Purgatory Chasm and the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge in Middletown. Facing WSW into Narragansett Bay's outer waters, the beach picks up south and southeast swells that wrap around Aquidneck Island, producing punchy, fast-breaking beach break waves best enjoyed in the 2-6 foot range. Fall is prime time here when Atlantic hurricane swells combine with offshore northwest winds to deliver some of the best surf the Ocean State has to offer.
The prime season at 2nd Beach (Sachuest 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 2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) include strong rip currents, shore break, crowded lineups in summer, cold water, rocks near edges of beach. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our 2nd Beach (Sachuest 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).
