Surf Forecasts:
Block Island surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, E swell with 2,297 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Block Island this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Block Island in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Block Island over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Fri night, strong winds from the NE by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 10 | E 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 170 | 23 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 67 | 116 | 967 | 1329 | 1331 | 943 | 783 | 1630 | 1772 | 1736 | 2193 | 1267 | 725 | 431 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:35AM0.61m | 1:15PM0.75m | 1:48AM0.60m | 2:25PM0.72m | 3:10AM0.62m | 3:31PM0.71m | 4:13AM0.68m | 4:23PM0.73m | 5:01AM0.76m | 5:07PM0.76m | 5:40AM0.84m | 5:47PM0.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:49AM0.24m | 8:25PM0.27m | 7:03AM0.28m | 9:23PM0.25m | 9:16AM0.28m | 10:09PM0.21m | 10:23AM0.24m | 10:48PM0.16m | 11:14AM0.19m | 11:21PM0.11m | 11:58AM0.13m | 11:52PM0.05m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | 6:04 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 |
Temp °C | 18 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 15 | -1 | 1 | -3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -3 | -3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 170 | 23 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 57 | — | — | 1331 | 943 | 783 | 16 | 7 | — | — | 1267 | 725 | 431 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | S 7 | S 6 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 12 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 10 | E 11 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 11 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 5 | 75 | 56 | 133 | 88 | 67 | 116 | 967 | 1329 | 148 | 209 | 224 | 1630 | 1772 | 1736 | 2193 | 224 | 178 | 75 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1593 | 634 | 634 | 634 | 152 | 767 | 988 | 1185 | 988 | 249 | 648 | 767 | 648 | 775 | 988 | 861 | 988 | 861 | 170 |
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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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