Rhode Island
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Deep Hole, Rhode Island. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on SSE swell at 7s with 7mph WSW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to poor.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with 9mph E winds.
Tue, May 19: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with moderate SW wind around 9mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with 13mph out of the SW and poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
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Deep Hole is a lesser-known gem tucked along the southern Rhode Island coastline near Watch Hill, offering punchy beach break peaks that benefit from its NNE-facing orientation and exposure to open Atlantic swells. The spot picks up south and southwest groundswells well, delivering hollow, fast-breaking waves that reward surfers who time the tides correctly. Rhode Island's cool waters and this spot's somewhat out-of-the-way location help keep crowds manageable compared to more popular breaks along the coast.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Deep Hole is 1-2ft with a 9.2s swell period. Wind is SW at 6mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Deep Hole is 1-2ft, produced by a 2ft SE 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 Deep Hole is Sunday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 4ft waves, a 7.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Deep Hole works best with a SSW 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 Deep Hole. 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.
Deep Hole is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Deep Hole is a lesser-known gem tucked along the southern Rhode Island coastline near Watch Hill, offering punchy beach break peaks that benefit from its NNE-facing orientation and exposure to open Atlantic swells. The spot picks up south and southwest groundswells well, delivering hollow, fast-breaking waves that reward surfers who time the tides correctly. Rhode Island's cool waters and this spot's somewhat out-of-the-way location help keep crowds manageable compared to more popular breaks along the coast.
The prime season at Deep Hole 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 Deep Hole include strong currents, rip currents, cold water, shore break. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Deep Hole 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
