Rhode Island
Midday is the call — 0-1ft waves with light winds out of the SSW and very poor conditions.
Midday is the call — 0-1ft waves with light winds out of the SSW and very poor conditions.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at East Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at East Beach, 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: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with light SSW winds and poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SSE swell at 5s with gentle NW breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 13mph from the N.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 14mph out of the NNE.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 9mph NNW winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 14mph by PM.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at East Beach is 0-1ft with a 4.6s swell period. Wind is SSW at 5mph. 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 East Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.6ft SE wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.1ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 1.1ft SE wind swell swell at 6s, a 1ft SW 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 East Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 5.2s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
East Beach works best with a SSE swell and WNW 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 East Beach. 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.
East Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at East Beach 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 East Beach include strong currents, rip currents, shifting sandbars, cold water. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. 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).
