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Monahan's Dock Surf Forecast, Rhode Island

Rhode Island

Narragansett Beach2-3ftScarborough State Beach3-4ftPilgrim3-4+ft
Monahan's Dock surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
8.3s
Wind
11mph
SSW / Gusts 17mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
3.8ft @ 8sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 31Flat
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 1Flat
Very Poor

A slow one — Flat waves and poor conditions with strong SW wind at 15mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s S|10-15mph SW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor - Fair

A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with moderate NE wind around 13mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|13-14mph NE
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Sat
2ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Poor

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Monahan's Dock Surf Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Cobblestone
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NNW
Season
Fall

Monahan's Dock is a lesser-known Rhode Island surf spot tucked along the western-facing shoreline near Narragansett Bay, picking up south and southwest swells that wrap into the area. The cobblestone and rocky bottom helps shape peaky, punchy waves that reward surfers willing to time their sessions around the right tide and swell window. Its relatively remote character and inconsistent surf keep crowds thin, making it a rewarding find for Rhode Island surfers looking to escape the busier breaks along the coast.

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

Monahan's Dock Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Monahan's Dock?
The current wave height at Monahan's Dock is 0-1ft with a 8.3s swell period. Wind is SSW at 11mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Monahan's Dock surf forecast?
Our Monahan's Dock 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 Monahan's Dock?
The current breaking wave height at Monahan's Dock is 0-1ft, 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 Monahan's Dock?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Monahan's Dock is Thursday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 3ft waves, a 4.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.