Rhode Island
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Salty Brine State Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Salty Brine State Beach, Rhode Island. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 3–4ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Afternoon is the play — morning is only very poor at 3-4ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on S swell at 7s with 11mph SW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 16mph from the SW and dropping conditions to very poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 6s with moderate WNW wind around 9mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with gentle W breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 17mph.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Salty Brine State Beach is 0-1ft with a 8.85s swell period. Wind is S at 7mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Salty Brine State Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.8ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 0.6ft SSE secondary swell at 6s, a 0.5ft SSW wind swell swell at 2s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Salty Brine State Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 6.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Salty Brine State Beach works best with a SE swell and N winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Salty Brine State Beach. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Salty Brine State Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Salty Brine State Beach is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Salty Brine State Beach include strong currents, boat traffic, rip currents, crowds in summer. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
