Rhode Island
Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with light winds out of the SW and very poor conditions.
Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with light winds out of the SW and very poor conditions.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Green Hill for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Green Hill, 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, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 1-2ft on SSE swell at 4s with light winds out of the SW. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SSW swell at 4s with gentle NW breeze. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on N swell at 3s and 13mph out of the N. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on NE swell at 4s with strong NNE wind at 14mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 10s and moderate NNW wind around 9mph. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Green Hill is 1-2ft with a 6.2s swell period. Wind is SW at 5mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Green Hill is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.3ft SE wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.4ft SE secondary swell at 9s. 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 Green Hill is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Green Hill works best with a S swell and N 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 Green Hill. 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.
Green Hill is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Green Hill 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 Green Hill include strong currents, shifting sandbars, rip currents, occasional shore break. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. 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).
