Block Island surfForecast / Rhode Island / USA

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Block Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Block Island sea temperature is
10.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Block Island this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Block Island in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 12th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Block Island over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Sat morning, min -4°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the NNW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Icy conditions (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min -4°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, near gales from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Fri
12
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.7
SE
0.7
SE
0.8
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
1.4
SW
2.5
SW
1.7
SW
2.5
SSW
3
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SSW
1.5
S
2.5
SSW
3
SW
Period(s) (?)1099789888895777888889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3231295172845122127891653309632116878659725910081313
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
10
SSW
25
WSW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
SW
40
W
45
NNW
30
N
10
N
15
SW
35
SW
45
WSW
35
SW
45
SSW
35
WSW
25
W
20
WSW
30
SSE
50
W
50
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
crossoffoffcrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crossoncross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:22AM
1.13
8:46PM
0.84
9:14AM
1.07
9:42PM
0.83
10:08AM
0.98
10:40PM
0.80
11:02AM
0.89
11:42PM
0.78
11:59AM
0.80
12:46AM
0.77
1:00PM
0.72
1:49AM
0.77
2:02PM
0.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:32AM
-0.17
3:05PM
-0.10
2:27AM
-0.13
4:00PM
-0.07
3:27AM
-0.07
4:58PM
-0.04
4:36AM
0.01
5:56PM
-0.01
5:56AM
0.08
6:53PM
0.02
7:12AM
0.12
7:48PM
0.04
8:21AM
0.14
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Fri
12
Sunrise-6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01-
Sunset--4:16--4:16--4:16--4:16--4:16--4:16--4:16
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
mod rain
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------------1--9--
Temp. °C4553354-3-3-415791110881186
Feels °C (?)-11-1-4-2-3-5-14-12-11-7-6-4001231-3-6
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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 12 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.

Block Island is 33 km (20 miles) from Westerly. If you plan a vacation in Rhode Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Westerly. Westerly has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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