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Elbow Ledge surfForecast / Rhode Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 08 Dec 2025 EST
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Elbow Ledge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Elbow Ledge sea temperature is
8.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Elbow Ledge this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Elbow Ledge in the next 12 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 11) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 11th Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elbow Ledge over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Icy conditions (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min -7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of new snow. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Sat morning, min -2°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, calm by Sat night).

Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
S
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
1.2
SSW
1.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
S
0.9
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)689995781010109877777765
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)33333802105999832761961084530201751181042
Wind
(km/h)
30
NNW
25
N
20
N
5
SW
20
SW
40
SW
35
SW
40
SSW
35
WSW
35
WNW
25
WNW
25
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
15
W
30
WSW
20
WNW
10
WNW
15
NE
20
NNW
35
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:07AM
1.15
10:36PM
1.02
11:03AM
1.06
11:33PM
0.99
11:59AM
0.97
12:30AM
0.96
12:53PM
0.89
1:26AM
0.94
1:48PM
0.82
2:22AM
0.92
2:44PM
0.77
3:19AM
0.91
3:40PM
0.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:33PM
0.01
4:08AM
0.02
5:29PM
0.06
5:07AM
0.11
6:35PM
0.11
6:22AM
0.17
7:41PM
0.13
8:22AM
0.20
8:28PM
0.14
9:25AM
0.20
9:01PM
0.14
10:08AM
0.17
9:34PM
0.12
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Sunrise6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--
Sunset-4:15--4:15--4:15--4:15--4:15--4:15--4:15-
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light snow
light snow
snow showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------1------------
Temp. °C-4-4-5-3269107211111430-1-1-4
Feels °C (?)-13-12-12-9-6-411-1-7-6-7-8-7-6-5-4-5-6-7-13
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Information about the Elbow Ledge Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Elbow Ledge provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Elbow Ledge can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Elbow Ledge 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 (Elbow Ledge) 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 Elbow Ledge 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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