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East Beach Surf Forecast, Rhode Island

Rhode Island

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East Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
2.8s
Wind
3mph
S / Gusts 15mph
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 13-4ft
Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 3-4ft with 10mph SW winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

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|12-13mph NE
Fri, Apr 32-3ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 8mph from the ENE.

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

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
WNW
Season
Fall

East Beach is a scenic and mellow stretch of sandy shoreline tucked along the southern Rhode Island coast near Charlestown, facing WNW toward Block Island Sound. The beach picks up south and southeast swells that wrap into the protected bay, producing gentle, rolling waves ideal for beginners and longboarders. Its relative remoteness compared to busier Rhode Island surf spots like Narragansett keeps the lineup uncrowded, making it a peaceful escape during the prime fall swell season.

Strong currentsRip currentsShifting sandbarsCold water

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

East Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for East Beach?
The current wave height at East Beach is 2-3+ft with a 2.8s swell period. Wind is S at 3mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the East Beach surf forecast?
Our East 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 East Beach?
The current breaking wave height at East Beach is 2-3+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 East Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf East Beach is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.