Bonnet Shores Point Surf Guide

Bonnet Shores Point in Rhode Island is a fairly exposed point break Offshore winds are from the west northwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the south southeast. Good surf at all stages of the tide. The location means that it never gets crowded. Take care of - Rocks.

Bonnet Shores Point Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Point3rarely breaks
9.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Bonnet Shores Point:

The best conditions reported for surf at Bonnet Shores Point occur when a South-southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West-northwest.

What's the best time of year to surf Bonnet Shores Point (for consistent clean waves)?

julyBest Season: summer
The best time of year for surfing Bonnet Shores Point with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer  and most often the month of July. Clean surfable waves are typically found 30% of the time in July while 47% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 23% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
30%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
47%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
23%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Bonnet Shores Point Location Map

Interactive Bonnet Shores Point surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Bonnet Shores Point is Theodore Francis Green State (Providence) Airport (PVD) in USA, 27 km (17 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Bonnet Shores Point is North Central State (Smithfield) Airport (SFZ), also in USA, 49 km (30 miles) away.

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Bonnet Shores Point Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 11:47 Local Time
Tuesday 05
11AM2PM5PM8PM
Wave (m)
1.1
S
1.4
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
Period (s) 6 7 7 7
Wind (km/h)
25
30
30
30
Wind State cross cross cross-
off
cross

Swell History at Bonnet Shores Point

Surf stats for Bonnet Shores Point, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Bonnet Shores Point

Wind stats for Bonnet Shores Point, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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