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South Shore Beach Surf Forecast, Rhode Island

Rhode Island

Chandy's3-4+ftSakonnet River5-6+ft2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach)3-4+ft
South Shore Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
4-5+ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
8.4s
Wind
10mph
SSW / Gusts 18mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.8ft @ 8sSSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 314-5ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor with 15mph out of the SW.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|15mph SW
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Poor - Fair

Not the most exciting day — 4-5ft and poor - fair conditions with strong SW wind at 13mph.

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

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with moderate NE wind around 11mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|11mph NE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

South Shore Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

South Shore Beach is a mellow Rhode Island beachbreak situated along the sheltered southwestern coastline near Narragansett Bay's outer reaches, offering forgiving waves that work well for newer surfers and longboarders. The NW-facing transect means the spot is partially sheltered from dominant south swells, so it tends to pick up more angular SSE to ESE energy that wraps around the shoreline, producing slower, crumbling waves ideal for progression. Fall brings the best combination of hurricane-season groundswell, thinning crowds, and favorable wind patterns to this charming stretch of Rhode Island coast.

Rip currentsSeasonal jellyfishSwimmers in summerInconsistent swell

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

South Shore Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for South Shore Beach?
The current wave height at South Shore Beach is 4-5+ft with a 8.4s swell period. Wind is SSW at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the South Shore Beach surf forecast?
Our South Shore 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 South Shore Beach?
The current breaking wave height at South Shore Beach is 4-5+ft, produced by a 4.8ft SSW 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 South Shore Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf South Shore Beach is Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 4ft waves, a 8.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.