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Salty Brine State Beach Surf Forecast, Rhode Island

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K38/394-5ftDeep Hole3-4ftMatunuck2-3+ft
Salty Brine State Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
4-5ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
8.3s
Wind
10mph
SSW / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
3.8ft @ 8sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 314-5ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 15-6ft
Poor - Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 5-6ft with 12mph SW winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

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

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on S swell at 8s and 11mph from the NE. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|11-15mph NE
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Salty Brine State Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

Salty Brine State Beach is a mellow Rhode Island beach break located in Galilee, along the shores of Block Island Sound, offering gentle rolling waves that are ideal for beginners and longboarders. Facing nearly due east, the spot picks up southeast and south swells funneling through the sound, producing soft, forgiving waves that break over a sandy bottom. Its proximity to the Point Judith fishing port gives it a charming local character, and fall hurricanes occasionally push in more powerful swells that excite more experienced Rhode Island surfers.

Strong currentsBoat trafficRip currentsCrowds in summer

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

Salty Brine State Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Salty Brine State Beach?
The current wave height at Salty Brine State Beach is 4-5ft with a 8.3s swell period. Wind is SSW at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Salty Brine State Beach surf forecast?
Our Salty Brine State 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 Salty Brine State Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Salty Brine State Beach is 4-5ft, 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 Salty Brine State Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Salty Brine State Beach is Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 4ft waves, a 8.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.