Rhode Island
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Deep Hole for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SE swell at 9s with calm winds. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 13mph and poor by then.
Wed, Jul 1: 3–4ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Afternoon is the play — morning is only very poor at 3-4ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 2-3ft and poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on S swell at 7s with 12mph from the SW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 16mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 6s and 9mph WNW winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the W. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 17mph.
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 1ft with a 8.85s swell period. Wind is S at 7mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Deep Hole is 1ft, produced by a 0.8ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 0.6ft SSE secondary swell at 6s, a 0.5ft SSW wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 6.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
