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Sakonnet River Surf Forecast, Rhode Island

Rhode Island

2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach)3-4+ft1st Beach (Eastons Beach)5-6ftRuggles5-6+ft
Sakonnet River surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
5-6+ft
head high
Swell Period
8.3s
Wind
11mph
S / Gusts 17mph
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 15-6ft
Poor

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 5-6ft waves. Wind drops off and the surface cleans up — poor - fair by afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s S|12-17mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on S swell at 8s with moderate NE wind around 13mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|11-13mph 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

Sakonnet River Surf Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
NNW
Season
Fall

Sakonnet River in Rhode Island is a unique rivermouth break where the Sakonnet River meets Rhode Island Sound, producing fun and occasionally punchy waves shaped by the interaction of tidal flows and open-water swells. The spot faces NNW into the river channel, meaning it picks up energy from storms tracking through the sound, and outgoing tidal currents can help groom and hollow out the faces. It remains one of Rhode Island's more off-the-beaten-path options, rewarding adventurous surfers willing to time the tides with uncrowded, quirky waves.

Strong currentsBoat trafficShifting sandbarsCold waterSubmerged debris

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

Sakonnet River Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Sakonnet River?
The current wave height at Sakonnet River is 5-6+ft with a 8.3s swell period. Wind is S at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Sakonnet River surf forecast?
Our Sakonnet River 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 Sakonnet River?
The current breaking wave height at Sakonnet River 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 Sakonnet River?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Sakonnet River is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 6.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.