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Matunuck Surf Forecast, Rhode Island

Rhode Island

Deep Hole3-4ftSalty Brine State Beach4-5ftK38/394-5ft
Matunuck surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3+ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
8.3s
Wind
9mph
SW / Gusts 20mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
3.8ft @ 8sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor - Fair

A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with strong SW wind at 14mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s S|9-14mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on S swell at 8s with moderate NE wind around 12mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|12-14mph NE
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Matunuck Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
WNW
Season
Fall

Matunuck is one of Rhode Island's most beloved surf spots, situated along the south-facing coastline of South Kingstown where it catches South Atlantic swells with surprising consistency for New England. The break produces punchy, powerful beach break waves that can get hollow on the right combination of south or southeast swell and offshore northerly winds, making it a local favorite when conditions align. Its WNW-facing transect means it's well-positioned to pick up energy from both summer hurricane swells and the powerful fall and winter nor'easters that sweep up the East Coast.

Strong currentsRip currentsCrowds on peak swell daysCold waterLocalism

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

Matunuck Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Matunuck?
The current wave height at Matunuck is 2-3+ft with a 8.3s swell period. Wind is SW at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Matunuck surf forecast?
Our Matunuck 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 Matunuck?
The current breaking wave height at Matunuck is 2-3+ft, 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 Matunuck?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Matunuck 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.