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East State Beach Surf Forecast, Rhode Island

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East State 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
Poor - Fair

Patience pays off today — morning is poor - fair with 3-4ft. The breeze eases and things smooth out to fair by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSE|8-13mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 12mph from the NNE.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|12-13mph NE
Fri, Apr 31-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 8mph from the ENE.

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

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
NNW
Season
Fall

East State Beach is a mellow Rhode Island shoreline break situated along the western shores of Narragansett Bay, picking up swells that funnel in from the south and southeast through the bay's open approach. The waves here tend to be smaller and slower than exposed ocean-facing beaches, making it a friendly spot for beginners and longboarders looking to log easy rides. Fall brings the most consistent energy as passing Atlantic systems push swell into the area, though the sheltered orientation keeps conditions manageable even on bigger days.

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

East State Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for East State Beach?
The current wave height at East State 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 State Beach surf forecast?
Our East State 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 State Beach?
The current breaking wave height at East State 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 State Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf East State Beach is Wednesday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 3ft waves, a 9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.