Rhode Island
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.
Sat, May 16: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on SE swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 13mph and poor by then.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with light SSW winds and fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 8s with 9mph E winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 9mph SW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Wed, May 20: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with 13mph out of the SW and poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
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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 4-5ft with a 9.2s swell period. Wind is SW at 6mph and conditions are rated Fair. 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 4-5ft, produced by a 2ft SE primary swell at 9s. 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 Sunday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 4ft waves, a 7.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
