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Black Rock Point Surf Forecast, Rhode Island

Rhode Island

Block Island5-6+ftMansion Beach1-2+ftEast Beach3-4+ft
Black Rock Point surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
5-6+ft
overhead
Swell Period
8.25s
Wind
19mph
SSW / Gusts 29mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
6.2ft @ 8sSSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 315-6ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 5-6ft and mostly poor with 21mph SW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|21mph SW
Wed, Apr 16-7ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 6-7ft and poor with 24mph out of the SW.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|15-24mph SSW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Fair - Good

Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on S swell at 8s and strong NE wind at 20mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|17-20mph NE
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Sat
2ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Poor

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Black Rock Point Surf Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Rock
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

Black Rock Point is a raw and rugged Rhode Island surf spot situated on the southwestern coastline near Block Island Sound, where rocky headlands funnel swells into punchy, hollow waves that break over an uneven rock bottom. The northward-facing transect means this spot can pick up residual south swells wrapping around the point, producing unpredictable but rewarding rides when conditions align. Its remote character and technical bottom make it a spot best suited to experienced surfers seeking uncrowded Rhode Island waves away from the more popular breaks.

RocksSharp reefStrong currentsIsolated locationCold water

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

Black Rock Point Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Black Rock Point?
The current wave height at Black Rock Point is 5-6+ft with a 8.25s swell period. Wind is SSW at 19mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Black Rock Point surf forecast?
Our Black Rock Point 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 Black Rock Point?
The current breaking wave height at Black Rock Point is 5-6+ft, produced by a 6.2ft SSW 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 Black Rock Point?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Black Rock Point is Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 4ft waves, a 6.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.