Lighthouse (Point Judith) Surf Forecast, Rhode Island

Rhode Island

Pilgrim3-4+ft K38/394-5ft Salty Brine State Beach4-5ft

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair

Wave Height

3-4ft

chest to head high

Swell Period

8.3s

Wind

11mph

SW / Gusts 18mph

Conditions

Poor - Fair

Active Swells

Wind Swell

3.8ft @ 8sS

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days

Tue, Mar 313-4ft

Poor - Fair

6am9am12pm3pm

Wed, Apr 14-5ft

Poor - Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 4-5ft with moderate SW wind around 11mph. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm

9s S|11-15mph SW

Thu, Apr 22-3ft

Poor

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on S swell at 8s with strong NE wind at 14mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm

7s S|14-15mph NE

Sat

Forecast Charts

Lighthouse (Point Judith) Surf Spot Guide

Break

Point

Bottom

Rock

Level

Intermediate

Crowd

Moderate

Best Swell

SSE

Best Wind

NNE

Season

Fall

Lighthouse at Point Judith is one of Rhode Island's most iconic surf breaks, wrapping powerful Atlantic swells around the rocky headland at the southern tip of the state to produce long, peeling waves with real punch. The spot faces NNE, meaning it picks up a wide range of S to SE groundswells that funnel up the Rhode Island coast, and fall hurricane season delivers some of its best and most consistent surf. The historic Point Judith Lighthouse adds a dramatic backdrop, and the exposed geography here means the ocean rarely goes completely flat during the colder months.

RocksStrong currentsCold waterRip currentsLocalismBoat traffic

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

Lighthouse (Point Judith) Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Lighthouse (Point Judith)?

The current wave height at Lighthouse (Point Judith) is 3-4ft with a 8.3s swell period. Wind is SW at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.

How accurate is the Lighthouse (Point Judith) surf forecast?

Our Lighthouse (Point Judith) 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 Lighthouse (Point Judith)?

The current breaking wave height at Lighthouse (Point Judith) is 3-4ft, 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 Lighthouse (Point Judith)?

Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Lighthouse (Point Judith) is Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.