Rhode Island
The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, 9mph SW winds, very poor conditions.
The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, 9mph SW winds, very poor conditions.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Monahan's Dock for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Monahan's Dock, 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, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with 9mph from the SW. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with gentle N breeze.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 16mph N winds.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SSW swell at 5s with strong N wind at 16mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 10mph from the N.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Monahan's Dock is 1-2ft with a 4.2s swell period. Wind is SW at 9mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Monahan's Dock is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.7ft S wind swell swell at 4s, a 1.1ft SSE 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 Monahan's Dock is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 6.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Monahan's Dock works best with a S 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 Monahan's Dock. 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.
Monahan's Dock is a point with a cobblestone bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Monahan's Dock 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 Monahan's Dock include rocks, cobblestone bottom, strong currents, boat traffic, shallow sections. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. 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).
