Matunuck Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.37° N 71.54° W

Issued: 1 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Matunuck sea temperature is
20.8° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Matunuck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Matunuck surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with 1,205 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matunuck this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Matunuck in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 13th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at Matunuck in feet and miles per hour, ’cause some of you still think in imperial.

It’s looking bleak. There’s a long stretch of nothing surfable at first. The first day where the numbers even hint at something is Monday, July 7th, but it’s small – around 3 to 5 feet – with a short period (5-6 seconds) and mostly onshore or cross wind. That’s windswell, not groundswell. It’s weak and choppy.

We’ve got a dry spell from Monday the 7th through Saturday the 12th. Wave energy is mostly in the 40-80 range, which is weak. None of it says "go paddle out."

Then, on Monday, July 13th, we get a pulse. The morning swell hits about 5 feet from the SSE, period 8 seconds, and the combined energy shoots up to 456 (strong wave energy). That’s the biggest energy spike in the whole forecast. But – and it’s a big but – the wind is onshore from the SSE at 12 mph, so the surface is gonna be lumpy and rough. The wave description still says "poor surf conditions," so don’t expect perfection. It’s a reef break, so it can handle a bit of swell, but this one’s for the experienced folks. Beginners should stay out – 5 feet with onshore wind is not friendly.

The water temperature on July 6th is about 69°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for early July, so that’s one positive.

The best bet in this whole 16-day run is Monday morning, July 13th. It’s the biggest swell, with the most energy. Just know it won’t be clean. You’ll be fighting the wind a bit.

After that, it fades again. Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th have clean wind in the mornings (offshore from the NW, or light SW), but the swell drops to 1-2 feet. Not worth a trip. The only other slightly interesting window is Thursday, July 16th afternoon – about 4-5 feet from the south, clean wind from the WNW, energy around 148 (moderate). That’s a decent session for the persistent crew, but it’s not a standout.

Overall, Matunuck is in a lull. The break itself is very consistent, but the quality just isn’t there. It’ll come back around; it always does. But for now, grab a coffee and wait it out.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SW by Fri night).

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
4
1.3
ESE
5
1.6
SE
6
1.5
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
1
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.5
ESE
7
0.7
SW
7
1.1
SSW
4
1.1
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
2.4
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24
83
182
193
122
44
76
52
27
46
50
62
40
40
44
46
54
41
40
26
451
Wind (km/h)
20
E
30
E
25
E
20
ENE
30
NE
25
NNE
20
NNE
15
S
20
WSW
20
SW
30
SW
20
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
WNW
15
NE
15
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
1:17PM0.89m
1:32AM0.80m
2:10PM0.92m
2:29AM0.77m
3:08PM0.97m
3:30AM0.77m
4:08PM1.02m
4:33AM0.79m
5:08PM1.09m
5:35AM0.83m
6:07PM1.15m
6:34AM0.88m
7:03PM1.20m
Low Tide
6:53PM0.14m
7:05AM0.05m
7:57PM0.15m
8:00AM0.05m
9:11PM0.14m
9:03AM0.04m
10:29PM0.10m
10:13AM0.02m
11:40PM0.04m
11:22AM-0.02m
00:43AM-0.02m
12:29PM-0.06m
1:39AM-0.09m
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:18
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:21
8:21
8:20
8:20
8:19
 mm
11
19
20
2
2
10
Temp °C
18
17
19
19
19
18
20
23
21
24
24
22
26
26
21
24
25
22
23
24
22
Feels °C
16
13
17
18
17
15
18
22
21
24
22
21
27
26
23
24
24
21
22
22
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
10
0.2
SSW
5
1.3
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.3
S
6
0.3
SE
9
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
SE
10
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
Energy kJ
15
2
122
44
6
13
27
18
9
4
15
40
44
46
54
41
40
26
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
5
0.1
SE
10
0.4
S
6
0.3
SE
9
0.2
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
10
0.5
ENE
5
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
4
0.3
SE
9
Energy kJ
2
4
10
13
3
13
14
4
15
4
9
9
12
10
2
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.1
SE
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
SE
6
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.3
SE
10
Energy kJ
8
14
3
4
2
9
8
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
4
1.3
ESE
5
1.6
SE
6
1.5
ESE
6
0.7
NE
4
1
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.7
SW
7
1.1
SSW
4
1.1
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.5
E
4
0.3
SE
2
0.7
SE
4
2.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
24
83
182
193
16
76
52
46
50
62
40
8
1
15
451
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
1
1
2
Distance (km)
1712
1712
288
3
171
1
0
43
109
110
127
178
66
181
43
1
44
43
626
1065
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Rhode Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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Information about the Matunuck Surf forecast

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