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Bailey's Beach Surf Forecast, Rhode Island

Rhode Island

Ruggles5-6ft1st Beach (Eastons Beach)5-6ftElbow Ledge7-8ft
Bailey's Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
4-5ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
8.3s
Wind
7mph
S / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.7ft @ 8sS

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 314-5ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 15-6ft
Poor - Fair

Aim for the middle of the day — 5-6ft on S swell at 8s with strong SW wind at 14mph. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s S|13-14mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on S swell at 8s and moderate NNE wind around 13mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|12-13mph NE
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Bailey's Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
NNW
Season
Fall

Bailey's Beach is a mellow Rhode Island beach break tucked along the Aquidneck Island coastline near Newport, facing ENE toward the open Atlantic. The spot picks up south and southeast swells that wrap into the bay, producing slow, rolling waves well-suited for beginners and longboarders looking for a relaxed session. Its sheltered orientation and sandy bottom make it a forgiving option when larger exposed spots along the Rhode Island coast are too powerful.

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

Bailey's Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Bailey's Beach?
The current wave height at Bailey's Beach is 4-5ft with a 8.3s swell period. Wind is S at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Bailey's Beach surf forecast?
Our Bailey's 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 Bailey's Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Bailey's Beach is 4-5ft, 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 Bailey's Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Bailey's Beach is Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 4ft waves, a 8.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.