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Pilgrim Surf Forecast, Rhode Island

Rhode Island

Lighthouse (Point Judith)4-5+ftK38/394-5+ftScarborough State Beach3-4+ft
Pilgrim surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
3-4+ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
8.3s
Wind
11mph
SW / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
3.8ft @ 8sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor - Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 3-4ft with 12mph SW winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s S|12-14mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with strong NE wind at 14mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|14-16mph NE
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Pilgrim Surf Spot Guide

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

Pilgrim is a Rhode Island beach break tucked along the southern coastline near Point Judith Pond, facing northwest toward Narragansett Bay's outer waters. The spot picks up south and southeast swells that wrap into the break, producing punchy, short-period waves that reward surfers who can read shifting sandbars. Fall months bring the most consistent surf as Atlantic hurricane swells and nor'easters push quality energy into this corner of Rhode Island.

Strong currentsShifting sandbarsCold waterNor'easter storm surgeBoat traffic

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

Pilgrim Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Pilgrim?
The current wave height at Pilgrim is 3-4+ft with a 8.3s swell period. Wind is SW at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Pilgrim surf forecast?
Our Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim?
The current breaking wave height at Pilgrim is 3-4+ft, 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 Pilgrim?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Pilgrim is Wednesday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 4ft waves, a 9.05s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.