2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) Surf Forecast, Rhode Island

Rhode Island

Sakonnet River4-5ft 1st Beach (Eastons Beach)5-6ft Ruggles5-6ft

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair

Wave Height

3-4+ft

waist to chest high

Swell Period

8.3s

Wind

8mph

S / Gusts 12mph

Conditions

Poor - Fair

Active Swells

Wind Swell

4.7ft @ 8sS

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days

Tue, Mar 313-4ft

Poor - Fair

6am9am12pm3pm

Wed, Apr 14-5ft

Poor

Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with 13mph SW winds and poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm

9s S|11-14mph SW

Thu, Apr 22-3ft

Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with strong NNE wind at 13mph.

6am9am12pm3pm

7s S|13-14mph NE

Sat

3ft

Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

7s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

Forecast Charts

2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) Surf Spot Guide

Break

Beach

Bottom

Sand

Level

Intermediate

Crowd

Moderate

Best Swell

SSE

Best Wind

NNE

Season

Fall

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.

Strong rip currentsShore breakCrowded lineups in summerCold waterRocks near edges of beach

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

2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for 2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach)?

The current wave height at 2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) is 3-4+ft with a 8.3s swell period. Wind is S at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.

How accurate is the 2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) surf forecast?

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.

What is the breaking wave height at 2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach)?

The current breaking wave height at 2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) is 3-4+ft, 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 2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach)?

Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) is Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.