Block Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Block Island.

Honestly, I’m looking at the next two weeks and it’s a proper struggle. The first week and a half is a write-off for anything decent. From Thursday the 9th of July right through to Sunday the 19th of July, we’re looking at a solid gap of nothing but poor surf conditions. Tiny waves, short periods, and mostly cross or onshore wind. The energy is weak, with the combined swell energy sitting below 100 (66) for most of that time. There’s no point even thinking about a paddle.

Then, things start to look a bit more interesting around the 20th of July. Monday morning the 20th, we see a jump in swell to 6 ft from the SSW, pushing the combined energy up to 205, which is moderate. The wind is a clean cross-off from the NE, so it’ll be tidy at Block Island. That’s the best looking window in the whole run. The swell is a bit on the short period side at 6 seconds, so it won’t be the most powerful, but it’s a clean, surfable wave for the intermediate crowd. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no need to worry about a major thermocline.

The 21st and 22nd of July keep the swell around 6 ft to 7 ft from the SSW, with moderate energy (341 up to 459). The period is still short at 7 seconds, so it’s a bit bumpy and wind-affected, but those morning sessions on the 21st look like they might be okay with a light breeze. Be aware that these bigger swells, over 5 ft, aren’t for beginners, and anything over 8 ft, which we don’t quite hit, would be experts only.

The standout for the whole period is Monday morning, July the 20th. It’s the most consistent call with clean conditions and a moderate swell. The rest of the time, it’s mostly a kite-surfing show if the wind picks up, especially on the afternoons with the choppy cross-onshore stuff.

Rusty.

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