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Green Hill Surf Forecast, Rhode Island

Rhode Island

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Green Hill surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
2.8s
Wind
5mph
SSW / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 9sSSE
Wind Swell
1.4ft @ 3sSSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Poor - Fair

The sweet spot is around midday — 3-4ft waves, 11mph from the SW, poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSE|9-12mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate NNE wind around 11mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|11-13mph NE
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Green Hill Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

Green Hill is a mellow Rhode Island beach break tucked along the southern Washington County coastline, offering fun, punchy waves that peak up nicely on south and southeast swells pushing through Block Island Sound. The spot's NNW-facing transect means it picks up south swells with great efficiency while remaining somewhat sheltered from the direct northeast storm chop that batters more exposed Rhode Island breaks. It's a relatively uncrowded gem compared to nearby Narragansett, making it a rewarding find for surfers willing to explore the quieter stretches of Rhode Island's coastline.

Strong currentsShifting sandbarsRip currentsOccasional shore break

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

Green Hill Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Green Hill?
The current wave height at Green Hill is 3-4ft with a 2.8s swell period. Wind is SSW at 5mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Green Hill surf forecast?
Our Green Hill 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 Green Hill?
The current breaking wave height at Green Hill is 3-4ft, produced by a 0.8ft SSE primary swell at 9s, a 1.4ft 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 Green Hill?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Green Hill is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 2.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.