K38 and 39 Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – Rhode Island)
Photo credit: Grunion Head
Surf Break: K38 and 39
| Name: | K38 and 39 |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSE | Offshore Wind: NE |
K38and39 in Rhode Island is a fairly exposed reef break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the northeast with some shelter here from northeast winds. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell angle is from the south southeast. Primarily a left hand reef break, although a right is also possible.. Best around low tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Beware of rocks, rips,jetskis.
Overall K38 and 39 Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see K38 and 39 surf quality by season and K38 and 39 surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of K38 and 39 |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to K38 and 39:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Lighthouse-Southside | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Pilgrim Avenue | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Lighthouse | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Matunuck | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Matanuck-Deep Hole | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to K38 and 39: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Montauk Point Buoy | 55 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Central Long Island Sound Buoy | 62 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nantucket Sound Buoy | 68 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Boston Buoy | 81 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Stellwagen Buoy | 93 mi |
Tide stations nearest to K38 and 39: |
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| Closest tide station | Point Judith, Harbor of Refuge, Rhode Island | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Point Judith Harbor of Refuge, Rhode Island | 1 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Moonstone Beach, Rhode Island | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Narragansett Pier, Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Beavertail Point, Conanicut Island, Rhode Island | 7 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to K38 and 39: |
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| Closest ski area | Yawgoo Valley (United States) | 15 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Powder Ridge (United States) | 63 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Ski Ward Ski Area (United States) | 65 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Mount Southington Ski Area (United States) | 75 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ski Sundown (United States) | 78 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to K38 and 39: |
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| Closest city location | Narragansett Pier (United States) | 5 mi |
| Second closest city location | Charlestown (United States) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Kingston (United States) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Jamestown (United States) | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Bradford (United States) | 12 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to K38 and 39 is Theodore Francis Green State (Providence) Airport (PVD) in USA, 40 km (25 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to K38 and 39 is North Central State (Smithfield) Airport (SFZ), also in USA, 61 km (38 miles) away.
- Third is Otis Angb (Falmouth) Airport (FMH) in USA, 88 km (55 miles) away.
- Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) in USA is 104 km (65 miles) away.
- The Francis S Gabreski (West Hampton Beach) Airport (FOK), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to K38 and 39 and is 111 km (69 miles) away.
