Rhode Island
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Misquamicut for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Misquamicut, Rhode Island. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and very poor with 11mph SW winds.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 2ft and poor conditions with 11mph from the WSW. Afternoon breeze fills in to 16mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 7mph from the WNW. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and very poor with light W winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Misquamicut is a wide, sandy beach break located along the southern coast of Rhode Island near Westerly, offering mellow and forgiving waves that are well-suited for beginners and longboarders. The beach faces south-southeast, picking up groundswells generated across the Atlantic and locally from nor'easters, with fall delivering the most consistent and powerful surf of the year. Its long, open shoreline and sandy bottom make it one of Rhode Island's more approachable surf destinations, though summer crowds from beachgoers can make the lineup a bit tricky to navigate.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Misquamicut is 1ft with a 8.8s swell period. Wind is SSW at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Misquamicut is 1ft, produced by a 0.4ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 0.5ft SSW wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Misquamicut is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.05s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Misquamicut works best with a SSE swell and NNW 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 Misquamicut. 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.
Misquamicut is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Misquamicut is a wide, sandy beach break located along the southern coast of Rhode Island near Westerly, offering mellow and forgiving waves that are well-suited for beginners and longboarders. The beach faces south-southeast, picking up groundswells generated across the Atlantic and locally from nor'easters, with fall delivering the most consistent and powerful surf of the year. Its long, open shoreline and sandy bottom make it one of Rhode Island's more approachable surf destinations, though summer crowds from beachgoers can make the lineup a bit tricky to navigate.
The prime season at Misquamicut 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 Misquamicut include crowds, strong longshore currents, rip currents, flat summer conditions, hurricane swells. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Misquamicut 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
