Rhode Island
A slow one — 1-2ft waves and very poor conditions with 7mph SW winds.
A slow one — 1-2ft waves and very poor conditions with 7mph SW winds.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·2-3ft·Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and very poor conditions with moderate SW wind around 7mph.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SSW swell at 4s with gentle NNW breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on N swell at 3s with 14mph N winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on NE swell at 4s and 18mph NNE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 11s period, rated Good. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 10s with moderate N wind around 11mph. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 15mph and very poor by then.
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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 6.3s swell period. Wind is SW at 7mph. Conditions are rated Very 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 1.9ft SE wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.3ft SE secondary 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 Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 10.5s swell period, and conditions rated Good. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
