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K38 and 39 surfForecast / Rhode Island / USA
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K38 and 39 surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's K38 and 39 sea temperature is
13.0° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for K38 and 39 this week:
The surf forecast for K38 and 39 over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at K38 and 39 in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 24th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 24th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 24th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for K38 and 39 over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri night, strong winds from the E by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | |
14 | 15 | 10 | 81 | 179 | 617 | 1295 | 519 | 208 | 121 | 89 | 94 | 66 | 66 | 55 | 69 | 27 | 36 | 40 | 74 | 48 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | glassy | off | |
High Tide | 1:47AM0.94m | 2:24PM0.92m | 2:48AM0.88m | 3:23PM0.94m | 3:47AM0.84m | 4:18PM0.97m | 4:41AM0.82m | 5:09PM1.00m | 5:31AM0.81m | 5:55PM1.04m | 6:16AM0.82m | 6:38PM1.06m | 6:59AM0.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:44PM0.06m | 8:25AM0.03m | 9:04PM0.08m | 9:27AM0.05m | 10:15PM0.08m | 10:23AM0.06m | 11:15PM0.06m | 11:11AM0.06m | 00:06AM0.04m | 11:54AM0.05m | 00:50AM0.03m | 12:31PM0.04m | 1:29AM0.02m | 1:05PM0.04m | |||||||
— | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | |
8:04 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | 8:09 | |
— | — | — | — | 9 | 20 | 29 | 13 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 |
9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | ESE 4 | SSE 7 | S 13 | S 6 | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
7 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 390 | 208 | 121 | 89 | 94 | 65 | 66 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 36 | 40 | 6 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 15 | SE 7 | — | S 13 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 12 | E 7 |
14 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 33 | 65 | 51 | 4 | 41 | — | 4 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 10 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | — | — | E 8 | — |
7 | 15 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SW 6 | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | NE 3 | N 3 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
32 | 20 | 28 | 81 | 179 | 617 | 1295 | 519 | 31 | — | — | — | 66 | — | 55 | 69 | 1 | 3 | — | 74 | 48 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 774 | 1119 | 1119 | 21 | 639 | 263 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 2 | 255 | 0 | 2 |
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Information about the K38 and 39 Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for K38 and 39 provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at K38 and 39 can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our K38 and 39 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 (K38 and 39) 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 K38 and 39 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.
K38 and 39 is 8 km (5 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.












