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Breachway Surf Forecast, Rhode Island

Rhode Island

East State Beach3-4+ftGreen Hill3-4ftEast Beach3-4ft
Breachway surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
3-4+ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
2.8s
Wind
7mph
SSW / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 9sSSE
Wind Swell
1.4ft @ 3sSSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Poor - Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SSE swell at 9s with 13mph SW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSE|11-13mph SW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 12mph from the NE.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|11-12mph NE
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Breachway Surf Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NNW
Season
Fall

Breachway is a classic Rhode Island rivermouth break located at the Charlestown Breachway, where a tidal inlet meets Block Island Sound. The break benefits from south and southwest swells that funnel through the inlet, producing punchy, fast-peeling waves that can get surprisingly hollow on a good day. Its unique geography creates shifting sandbars that are constantly reshaped by tidal flows, making it a dynamic and ever-changing surf spot along the Rhode Island coastline.

Strong currentsTidal ripsJetty rocksBoat trafficShifting sandbars

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

Breachway Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Breachway?
The current wave height at Breachway is 3-4+ft with a 2.8s swell period. Wind is SSW at 7mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Breachway surf forecast?
Our Breachway 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 Breachway?
The current breaking wave height at Breachway is 3-4+ft, produced by a 0.8ft SSE primary swell at 9s, a 1.4ft SSW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Breachway?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Breachway 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.