Block Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.15° N 71.59° W

Block Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Block Island sea temperature is
19.8° C
2.2° 

Block Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Block Island surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with 1,302 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Block Island this week:

The surf forecast for Block Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Block Island in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 3rd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 3rd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Block Island over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Block Island. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. The entire 16-day window is a write-off for decent surf. We’re looking at a long, grim gap from the start all the way through. There’s nothing here that’s worth paddling out for.

The first recommendation is scheduled for August 2nd Sunday afternoon, but don’t get your hopes up. We’ve got a puny 2 ft of south swell with a short period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is a measly (52). On top of that, the wind is onshore from the SSE at 12 mph and the water is 68° – that’s much colder than normal for this time of year. It’s a total dud.

The forecast just gets worse from there. August 3rd Monday morning sees a jump in height to 8 ft, but it’s all wind-affected, messy, and coming with a strong cross-onshore from the SSW at 28 mph. The energy bumps up to (850) but it’s ugly. By Monday afternoon, the swell hits 10 ft (energy of 1302) but it’s still cross-onshore and lumpy. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, the conditions are horrible.

The rest of the first week and into the second is a repeat of the same story: small to moderate swell, but always with onshore or cross-onshore winds, choppy, lumpy, or just plain poor. On August 11th Tuesday morning, we finally get a clean moment with a light WNW cross-offshore breeze at 6 mph, but the swell is a pathetic 3 ft with a 7-second period and energy of only (102). It’s clean, but there’s no power behind it.

The pattern holds through the end of the window. August 15th Saturday morning is another clean pocket with a light NNE cross-offshore wind, but again, it’s just 3 ft of south swell at 8 seconds (energy 148). You’ll be bobbing around on small, weak waves.

Bottom line: Block Island is a point break that rarely breaks, and it’s living up to that reputation. There’s no standout session, no hidden gem, no reason to get excited. When the time comes, the wind is always wrong or the swell is too small. This is one of those stretches where the forecast is just a blank page. It won’t stay this way forever, but right now, you’re better off finding something else to do.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 22°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon morning, light winds from the E by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
7
1.3
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5
2.5
S
8
3
SSW
9
2.1
SSW
8
1.4
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.1
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7
1.8
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8
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7
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6
1.5
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6
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2
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7
1.3
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1.2
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6
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6
1.2
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6
1.7
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6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24
94
850
1302
560
241
191
117
418
160
134
165
146
372
145
114
141
99
103
222
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
35
S
45
SSW
30
SSW
20
N
5
E
10
S
15
S
25
S
30
SSW
25
SW
25
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30
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25
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20
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30
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20
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20
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30
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High Tide
11:07PM0.87m
11:33AM0.91m
11:50PM0.83m
12:17PM0.93m
00:39AM0.78m
1:08PM0.94m
1:35AM0.74m
2:09PM0.95m
2:40AM0.71m
3:20PM0.97m
3:52AM0.71m
4:35PM1.00m
Low Tide
4:56PM0.12m
5:02AM0.05m
5:42PM0.13m
5:39AM0.06m
6:38PM0.14m
6:24AM0.07m
7:51PM0.16m
7:16AM0.08m
9:20PM0.16m
8:19AM0.08m
10:36PM0.14m
9:31AM0.06m
11:40PM0.10m
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8:01
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7:59
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Temp °C
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Information about the Block Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Block Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Block Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Block Island 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 (Block Island) 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 Block Island 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.

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