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Narragansett Beach Surf Forecast, Rhode Island

Rhode Island

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Narragansett Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.3s
Wind
11mph
SSW / Gusts 17mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
3.8ft @ 8sS

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor - Fair

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with 13mph from the SW.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s S|11-13mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate NE wind around 12mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|12-15mph NE
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Forecast Charts

Narragansett Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
WNW
Season
Fall

Narragansett Beach is one of Rhode Island's most beloved surf destinations, stretching along the southern coastline and facing WNW toward open Atlantic fetch that funnels consistent swells into the bay. The sandy bottom produces punchy, powerful beach break waves that can deliver hollow lefts and rights, particularly during fall when Hurricane season swells and nor'easters push quality surf to the region. Its accessibility and reliable conditions make it a hub for Rhode Island's surf community, though it can get busy on good swells.

Strong currentsRip currentsCrowdsCold waterShore break

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

Narragansett Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Narragansett Beach?
The current wave height at Narragansett Beach is 2-3ft with a 8.3s swell period. Wind is SSW at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Narragansett Beach surf forecast?
Our Narragansett Beach 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 Narragansett Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Narragansett Beach is 2-3ft, 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 Narragansett Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Narragansett Beach is Wednesday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 2ft waves, a 8.8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.