
Surf Forecasts:
Matunuck surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SE swell with 245 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matunuck this week:
The surf forecast for Matunuck over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matunuck in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matunuck over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's be straight up with you about the Rhode Island surf scene for the next couple of weeks. It’s going to be a tough stretch. We're looking at a long, quiet period with a couple of small windows that might just get you wet, but you're gonna have to work for it.
The outlook is pretty bleak overall. There's no surf at all on offer for the first four days, from Friday the 3rd right through to Monday the 6th of July. The water temp at Matunuck is sitting at 67°, which is about normal for this time of year, but that’s the only thing that’s normal. The swell is tiny and the wind is all wrong.
Things start to stir a little on Tuesday the 7th of July. We get a pulse of energy, with the combined swell energy hitting 224 (moderate), but it's messy and rainy in the morning. The window comes on Tuesday afternoon – the wind goes glassy, which is huge. The swell is 5ft from the SE, but with a short period of 7 seconds. It’s a bit of a lumpy, weak groundswell, but that glassy wind will make it look better than it is. It's score is a 1 out of 10, so don't expect anything magic. For the average surfer, 5ft is a bit of a handful, but with the wind dead calm, it’s the one and only real chance in the first week.
Then we go back into a lull. Nothing worth mentioning from Wednesday the 8th to Monday the 13th. We get a little bump in energy on Saturday the 11th, with the combined energy hitting 267 (moderate) and 4ft swell from the S, but it’s cross-on shore all day. Not good.
The second week looks like more of the same – a sea of poor conditions. The best of a bad bunch might be Wednesday the 15th of July. The afternoon shows a bump in swell to 6ft from the S, with the combined energy hitting 297 (moderate). However, it’s coming with a fresh 16 mph cross-on wind. That’s going to be a choppy, blown-out mess. For most folks, 6ft is too big for a fun day, and with that wind, it’s really only going to be interesting for the guys on kiteboards.
Thursday the 16th morning has a brief moment with 4ft S swell and cross winds at 9 mph, giving combined energy of 207 (moderate). It’s the most promising of a very poor lot, but honestly, it's just a "maybe" session.
So, to wrap it up: this is a dry spell for Rhode Island. There’s one standout: Tuesday the 7th afternoon at Matunuck. That glassy wind is the golden ticket, even if the swell is sloppy. Don't expect much else. Forecasts can change, but right now, save your energy.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
71 | 67 | 33 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 61 | 223 | 214 | 114 | 40 | 76 | 70 | 48 | 102 | 86 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:00AM0.84m | 11:13PM0.92m | 11:43AM0.85m | 11:55PM0.88m | 12:28PM0.86m | 00:41AM0.84m | 1:17PM0.89m | 1:32AM0.80m | 2:10PM0.92m | 2:29AM0.77m | 3:08PM0.97m | 3:30AM0.77m | 4:08PM1.02m | 4:33AM0.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:30PM0.10m | 5:04AM0.05m | 5:12PM0.12m | 5:39AM0.05m | 5:59PM0.13m | 6:19AM0.05m | 6:53PM0.14m | 7:05AM0.05m | 7:57PM0.15m | 8:00AM0.05m | 9:11PM0.14m | 9:03AM0.04m | 10:29PM0.10m | ||||||||
5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SE 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 10 | SSW 7 |
50 | 14 | 33 | 15 | 12 | 21 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 114 | 40 | 76 | 70 | 48 | 15 | 86 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | SSW 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | ESE 5 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | SSE 10 |
14 | — | 13 | 13 | — | 7 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 5 | — | — | SW 4 | NE 2 | ENE 4 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | — | NNE 4 | E 6 | — | SW 3 | SSW 7 | — |
71 | 67 | — | — | 22 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 61 | 223 | 214 | — | 2 | 26 | — | 3 | 102 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 1834 | 43 | 66 | 2618 | 774 | 752 | 2577 | 1175 | 1175 | 1175 | 1175 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 5 | 43 | 19 | 6 |
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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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