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Dunes Park Beach Surf Forecast, Rhode Island

Rhode Island

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Dunes Park Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
3-4+ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
2.8s
Wind
5mph
SW / Gusts 12mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 8sSSE
Wind Swell
1.3ft @ 3sSSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Poor - Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on SSE swell at 9s and 13mph SW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSE|8-13mph SW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|12-14mph NE
Fri, Apr 31-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with moderate ENE wind around 8mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|5-8mph SE
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Dunes Park Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NNW
Season
Fall

Dunes Park Beach is a mellow Rhode Island beach break tucked along the western shore of Narragansett Bay's outer reaches, facing NNW toward open water and catching southerly and southwesterly swells that funnel through the area. Waves here tend to be small and forgiving, with sandy-bottomed peaks that shift seasonally, making it a welcoming spot for beginners and longboarders looking for uncrowded rides. The dune-backed shoreline offers a scenic setting, and the spot picks up the best energy during fall when Atlantic storm swells push consistent chest-high surf through the region.

Rip currentsShifting sandbarsCold water

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

Dunes Park Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Dunes Park Beach?
The current wave height at Dunes Park Beach is 3-4+ft with a 2.8s swell period. Wind is SW at 5mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Dunes Park Beach surf forecast?
Our Dunes Park Beach 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 Dunes Park Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Dunes Park Beach is 3-4+ft, produced by a 0.9ft SSE primary swell at 8s, a 1.3ft 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 Dunes Park Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Dunes Park Beach is Wednesday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 4ft waves, a 2.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.