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Ruggles Surf Forecast, Rhode Island

Rhode Island

1st Beach (Eastons Beach)5-6ftBailey's Beach4-5ft2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach)3-4+ft
Ruggles surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
5-6+ft
head high
Swell Period
8.3s
Wind
9mph
S / Gusts 18mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.7ft @ 8sS

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 315-6ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 16-7ft
Poor - Fair

A slow one — 5-6ft waves and poor - fair conditions with moderate SSW wind around 10mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s S|10-14mph SW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor - Fair

Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions with 12mph NE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|10-12mph NE
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Sat
4ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

7s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Ruggles Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Ruggles is a sheltered beach break on Rhode Island's western coastline that picks up swell from easterly and northeastern directions. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions ideal for learning, with gentle, rolling waves that peel consistently when conditions align. Protected from dominant westerly winds and often overlooked by the region's more famous breaks, Ruggles rewards patient surfers with uncrowded, mellow sessions.

Occasional rip currentsCold water in winter

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

Ruggles Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Ruggles?
The current wave height at Ruggles is 5-6+ft with a 8.3s swell period. Wind is S at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Ruggles surf forecast?
Our Ruggles 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 Ruggles?
The current breaking wave height at Ruggles is 5-6+ft, produced by a 4.7ft 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 Ruggles?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Ruggles is Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 5ft waves, a 8.55s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.