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Deep Hole Surf Forecast, Rhode Island

Rhode Island

Matunuck2-3ftSalty Brine State Beach4-5+ftK38/394-5+ft
Deep Hole surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
4-5+ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
8.3s
Wind
9mph
SSW / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
3.8ft @ 8sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 314-5ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Poor - Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 4-5ft with 11mph SW winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s S|11-14mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on S swell at 8s and 12mph NE winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|12-15mph NE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

7s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Deep Hole Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NNE
Season
Fall

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.

Strong currentsRip currentsCold waterShore break

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

Deep Hole Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Deep Hole?
The current wave height at Deep Hole is 4-5+ft with a 8.3s swell period. Wind is SSW at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Deep Hole surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Deep Hole?
The current breaking wave height at Deep Hole is 4-5+ft, produced by a 3.8ft 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 Deep Hole?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Deep Hole is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 6.85s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.