2nd Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.49° N 71.26° W

Issued: 1 am 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's 2nd Beach sea temperature is
16.8° C

1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

2nd Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


2nd Beach surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, S swell with 160 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 2nd Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at 2nd Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 19th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 2nd Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
7
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
S
6
0.8
SSW
5
0.8
S
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.6
S
8
0.7
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
7
1.3
S
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
39
38
31
21
18
15
21
36
42
53
52
58
40
37
23
22
40
54
51
159
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
SSW
25
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
5
SSE
20
SW
10
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
15
S
25
SSW
15
W
Wind State
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
on
on
on
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
6:05PM1.21m
6:36AM0.98m
7:02PM1.28m
7:32AM1.04m
7:58PM1.33m
8:26AM1.09m
8:51PM1.34m
9:20AM1.13m
9:45PM1.31m
10:14AM1.14m
10:40PM1.26m
11:10AM1.14m
11:34PM1.18m
Low Tide
11:19AM-0.04m
00:39AM0.00m
12:12PM-0.08m
1:36AM-0.03m
1:07PM-0.10m
2:34AM-0.05m
2:02PM-0.10m
3:29AM-0.06m
2:59PM-0.09m
4:23AM-0.05m
3:56PM-0.04m
5:13AM-0.02m
4:53PM0.02m
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clear
part cloud
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part cloud
cloud
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:19
8:19
8:19
8:20
8:20
8:21
8:21
 mm
2
1
Temp °C
24
25
25
26
30
27
24
22
20
21
24
21
18
17
16
19
18
17
18
19
20
Feels °C
26
26
24
24
28
26
22
19
17
19
20
18
17
14
14
18
16
16
16
16
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSW
7
0.1
S
8
0.8
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.6
S
8
0.7
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
7
1.3
S
7
Energy kJ
43
39
38
31
21
18
15
1
42
36
52
58
40
37
23
22
40
54
51
159
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
S
8
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
E
7
0.2
ENE
3
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.4
SE
6
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
3
3
2
2
1
4
1
1
4
1
9
2
4
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
9
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
S
16
0.1
E
7
0.1
S
16
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
3
5
5
1
5
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
7
0.5
S
6
0.8
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
6
0.5
SE
3
Energy kJ
92
21
36
53
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
18
20
48
92
20
68
731
652
160
20
48
20
3
68
20
591
724
599
599
3401
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Rhode Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
3
1
2
4
1
2
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
7
5
5
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
8
4
5
4
6
5
5
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Information about the 2nd Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for 2nd Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 2nd Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 2nd Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (2nd Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for 2nd Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

2nd Beach is 5 km (3 miles) from Newport. If you plan a vacation in Rhode Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Newport. Newport has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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