Rhode Island
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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 10s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to poor.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 9s with light winds out of the WSW. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 8mph E winds.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 7mph SW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, 10mph from the SW, poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
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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 2-3ft with a 9.55s swell period. Wind is SW at 6mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Green Hill is 2-3ft, produced by a 0.9ft SE primary swell at 10s. 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 3ft waves, a 8.5s swell period, and conditions rated 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
