Rhode Island
Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with light winds out of the SSW and very poor conditions.
Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with light winds out of the SSW and very poor conditions.
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, gentle SSW breeze, poor conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SSW swell at 4s with 8mph from the NW. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on N swell at 3s with 12mph from the N. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on NE swell at 4s with 11mph NNE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 10s with 9mph NNW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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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 1-2ft with a 6.3s swell period. Wind is SSW at 4mph. 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 1-2ft, produced by a 1.9ft SE wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.3ft SE secondary swell at 9s. 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 Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 4.1s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
