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Misquamicut Surf Forecast, Rhode Island

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Misquamicut surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
2.8s
Wind
4mph
WSW / Gusts 17mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 9sSSE
Wind Swell
1.4ft @ 3sSSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Poor - Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on SSE swell at 9s and strong SW wind at 14mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSE|10-14mph SW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 11mph from the NE.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|11-13mph NE
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Misquamicut Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
NNW
Season
Fall

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.

CrowdsStrong longshore currentsRip currentsFlat summer conditionsHurricane swells

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

Misquamicut Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Misquamicut?
The current wave height at Misquamicut is 3-4ft with a 2.8s swell period. Wind is WSW at 4mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Misquamicut surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Misquamicut?
The current breaking wave height at Misquamicut is 3-4ft, produced by a 0.8ft SSE primary swell at 9s, a 1.4ft SSW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Misquamicut?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Misquamicut is Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.