Greenhill surf break

Greenhill surfForecast / Rhode Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 EDT
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Greenhill surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Greenhill sea temperature is
8.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Greenhill this week:

The surf forecast for Greenhill over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Greenhill in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 7th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 7th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 14th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
5
1
SSW
7
0.9
S
6
1.1
SSW
6
1.4
S
6
1.1
S
6
1.1
S
7
1
SSE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.7
SSW
4
1.1
SSE
4
1.7
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
124
86
49
65
96
68
83
151
92
120
102
55
48
45
31
30
13
12
16
40
197
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
NNW
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
W
15
S
25
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
15
SSW
5
E
20
NE
5
N
20
NW
10
NW
15
W
15
NNE
15
SE
20
SSW
20
SSE
25
SSE
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
00:39AM1.07m
1:15PM0.90m
1:33AM1.04m
2:17PM0.93m
2:30AM1.04m
3:16PM1.00m
3:27AM1.05m
4:10PM1.09m
4:22AM1.08m
5:00PM1.21m
5:15AM1.12m
5:48PM1.32m
6:06AM1.16m
Low Tide
6:10PM0.38m
7:13AM0.36m
7:08PM0.41m
8:06AM0.35m
8:14PM0.41m
8:59AM0.31m
9:19PM0.37m
9:48AM0.25m
10:19PM0.30m
10:36AM0.19m
11:15PM0.22m
11:23AM0.12m
00:08AM0.13m
12:10PM0.05m
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light rain
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5:35
5:33
5:33
5:31
5:31
5:30
5:28
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7:49
7:50
7:51
7:52
7:53
7:54
7:55
7:57
10
14
6
1
5
Temp °C
15
13
11
14
12
11
12
12
14
16
13
11
13
11
13
16
15
12
13
12
12
10
10
6
8
8
8
7
9
12
14
12
7
11
8
9
11
11
8
8
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
7
0.5
SE
8
1
SSW
7
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.2
ESE
9
1.1
S
6
1.1
S
7
1
SSE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
Energy kJ
124
86
49
35
96
22
21
7
92
120
102
55
48
45
31
30
13
12
10
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.3
S
9
0.4
SE
9
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
12
0.5
SSW
6
0.3
SSE
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
Energy kJ
3
23
29
15
21
5
4
8
5
5
24
9
14
3
11
4
10
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
6
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
7
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
2
5
5
4
2
6
4
3
11
3
3
3
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
5
0.9
S
6
1.1
SSW
6
1.4
S
6
0.2
NNW
2
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
NW
3
0.3
N
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.2
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
4
1.1
SSE
4
1.7
S
6
Energy kJ
65
68
83
151
1
26
4
2
2
1
13
40
197
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
11
0
38
115
7
115
234
11
11
11
0
0
0
11
43
38
61
624
1056
683
115
Best forecast wave conditions in Rhode Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
8
9
8
6
4
7
5
5
5
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Information about the Greenhill Surf forecast

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

Greenhill is 15 km (9 miles) from Narragansett Pier. If you plan a vacation in Rhode Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Narragansett Pier. Narragansett Pier has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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