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K38/39 Surf Forecast, Rhode Island

Rhode Island

Pilgrim3-4+ftLighthouse (Point Judith)3-4ftSalty Brine State Beach4-5ft

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
4-5ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
8.3s
Wind
8mph
SSW / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
3.8ft @ 8sS

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 314-5ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 15-6ft
Poor - Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 4-5ft with moderate SW wind around 12mph. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s S|11-12mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on S swell at 8s with 15mph NNE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|15mph NE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

7s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

K38/39 Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
NNE
Season
Fall

K38/39 is a lesser-known Rhode Island beach break tucked along the southern coastline, picking up south and southeast swells that funnel through the open Atlantic. The spot produces punchy, hollow peaks that shift with the sandbars, rewarding surfers who take the time to read the banks. Its NNE-facing orientation means it can light up nicely on the right combination of southerly swell and offshore winds, making it a solid find for those exploring Rhode Island's quieter stretches of coastline.

Rip currentsShifting sandbarsCold waterOccasional shore break

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

K38/39 Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for K38/39?
The current wave height at K38/39 is 4-5ft with a 8.3s swell period. Wind is SSW at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the K38/39 surf forecast?
Our K38/39 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 K38/39?
The current breaking wave height at K38/39 is 4-5ft, produced by a 3.8ft S wind swell swell at 8s. 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 K38/39?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf K38/39 is Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 4ft waves, a 8.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.