Goosewing Beach surf break

Goosewing Beach surfForecast / Rhode Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 EDT
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Goosewing Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Goosewing Beach sea temperature is
9.5° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Goosewing Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Goosewing Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Goosewing Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 5th May)5ft (1.6m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Goosewing Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.8
SW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
SW
4
0.4
S
11
0.8
S
8
0.6
SSW
8
1
SSW
4
1.5
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1
SSW
7
0.7
S
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
35
58
51
48
24
23
30
17
13
15
9
3
36
92
53
34
160
227
173
117
45
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
W
10
WSW
10
NW
15
WSW
25
W
10
NW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
10
N
5
NNW
15
WNW
20
SW
30
SSW
40
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
7:25PM1.06m
7:47AM0.88m
8:05PM1.07m
8:26AM0.87m
8:44PM1.07m
9:05AM0.85m
9:23PM1.05m
9:44AM0.83m
10:02PM1.01m
10:25AM0.80m
10:42PM0.95m
11:07AM0.76m
11:23PM0.90m
11:52AM0.72m
Low Tide
2:06AM-0.05m
1:54PM-0.02m
2:41AM-0.04m
2:23PM-0.01m
3:13AM-0.02m
2:52PM0.00m
3:42AM0.01m
3:21PM0.03m
4:11AM0.04m
3:51PM0.07m
4:41AM0.08m
4:24PM0.11m
5:14AM0.11m
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cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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light rain
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rain showers
clear
clear
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rain showers
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part cloud
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5:43
5:41
5:39
5:39
5:37
5:35
5:35
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7:38
7:39
7:40
7:42
7:43
7:44
7:45
7:46
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
13
9
9
10
10
13
15
12
10
10
10
9
11
11
10
11
12
11
11
11
12
9
7
7
8
8
9
9
7
5
4
6
6
8
8
4
4
3
5
7
7
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.6
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
4
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SSW
4
0.1
SE
9
0.4
S
11
0.8
S
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
E
9
0.1
SE
10
1
SSW
7
0.7
S
7
Energy kJ
35
58
51
48
24
23
13
17
2
15
7
3
36
92
3
2
6
6
4
117
45
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
5
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
S
7
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
1
12
13
9
1
4
7
7
4
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
3
1
3
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
4
0.8
SW
5
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
SW
4
0.3
WNW
2
0.6
SSW
8
1
SSW
4
1.5
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
3
30
12
3
1
53
34
160
227
173
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
58
19
31
33
33
33
62
36
74
454
75
79
33
15
76
1738
269
58
58
31
579
Best forecast wave conditions in Rhode Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
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Information about the Goosewing Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Goosewing Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Goosewing Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Goosewing Beach 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 (Goosewing Beach) 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 Goosewing Beach 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.

Goosewing Beach is 17 km (11 miles) from Middletown. If you plan a vacation in Rhode Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Middletown. Middletown has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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