K38 and 39 Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Rhode Island, USA)
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Photo by: Grunion HeadK38 and 39 Surf Guide
K38and39 in Rhode Island is a fairly exposed reef break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the northeast with some shelter here from northeast winds. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell angle is from the south southeast. Primarily a left hand reef break, although a right is also possible.. Best around low tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Beware of rocks, rips,jetskis.
K38 and 39 Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: |
|---|---|
 Reef |  3.6 |
| Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
| fairly consistent | 14.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing K38 and 39:
The best conditions reported for surf at K38 and 39 occur when a South-southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.
What's the best time of year to surf K38 and 39 (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore K38 and 39 Location Map
Interactive K38 and 39 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 K38 and 39 is Theodore Francis Green State (Providence) Airport (PVD) in USA, 40 km (25 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to K38 and 39 is North Central State (Smithfield) Airport (SFZ), also in USA, 61 km (38 miles) away.
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Saturday, 10 June 2023, 00:20 Local Time
| Fri | Saturday 10 | |||
| 11PM | 2AM | 5AM | 8AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Period (s) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Wind (km/h) | ||||
| Wind State | cross- on |
cross- on |
cross | cross |
Tides at K38 and 39
| NEXT | IS AT (local time) | remaining |
|---|---|---|
| high tide | ||
| low tide |
Swell History at K38 and 39
Surf stats for K38 and 39, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at K38 and 39
Wind stats for K38 and 39, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
K38 and 39 Reviews:
Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.
- Overall:3.6
- Quality on a good day:
3.0 - Consistency of Surf:3.0
- Difficulty Level:2.5
- Wind and Kite Surfing:
1.0 - Crowds:
4.5
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- Third closest Wave BuoyCentral Long Island Sound Buoy62 mi
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