Masquamicut Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – Rhode Island)
| Name: | Masquamicut |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: N |
Masquamicut in Rhode Island is a fairly exposed beach break that has inconsistent surf with no particular seasonal pattern. Works best in offshore winds from the north with some shelter here from northeast winds. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Best around low tide. Rarely crowded here. Hazards include rocks, rips,.
Overall Masquamicut 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 Masquamicut surf quality by season and Masquamicut surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Masquamicut |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Masquamicut:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Breachway | 6 mi |
| Second closest break | Napatree Jetty | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | East Beach Lighthouse | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Misquamicut State Beach | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest break | North Bar | 14 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Masquamicut: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Central Long Island Sound Buoy | 37 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Montauk Point Buoy | 40 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Western Long Island Sound Buoy | 87 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Nantucket Sound Buoy | 93 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Long Island Buoy | 95 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Masquamicut: |
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| Closest tide station | West Harbor, Fishers Island, N.Y. | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Noank, Mystic River entrance, Connecticut | 3 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Silver Eel Pond, Fishers Island, New York | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Silver Eel Pond, Fishers Island, New York (sub) | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Silver Eel Pond, Fishers Island, N.Y. | 4 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Masquamicut: |
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| Closest ski area | Yawgoo Valley (United States) | 30 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Powder Ridge (United States) | 41 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Mount Southington Ski Area (United States) | 54 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Ski Sundown (United States) | 62 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ski Ward Ski Area (United States) | 73 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Masquamicut: |
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| Closest city location | Noank (United States) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Mystic (United States) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Poquonock Bridge (United States) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Long Hill (United States) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Groton (United States) | 8 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Masquamicut is Theodore Francis Green State (Providence) Airport (PVD) in USA, 67 km (42 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Masquamicut is The Francis S Gabreski (West Hampton Beach) Airport (FOK), also in USA, 74 km (46 miles) away.
- Third is Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) in USA, 77 km (48 miles) away.
- North Central State (Smithfield) Airport (SFZ) in USA is 82 km (51 miles) away.
- Bradley International (Windsor Locks) Airport (BDL), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Masquamicut and is 95 km (59 miles) away.
