Misquamicut State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Rhode Island, USA)

Misquamicut State Beach Surf Guide
Misquamicut State Beach in Rhode Island is a beach break that has very consistent surf and works all around the year. Offshore winds blow from the north northwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the optimum swell angle is from the southeast. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Likely to be crowded if working.
Misquamicut State Beach Spot Info
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very consistent | 6.8°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Misquamicut State Beach:
The best conditions reported for surf at Misquamicut State Beach occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northwest.
What's the best time of year to surf Misquamicut State Beach (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Misquamicut State Beach Location Map
Interactive Misquamicut State Beach 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 Misquamicut State Beach is Theodore Francis Green State (Providence) Airport (PVD) in USA, 54 km (34 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Misquamicut State Beach is North Central State (Smithfield) Airport (SFZ), also in USA, 71 km (44 miles) away.
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Tides at Misquamicut State Beach
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Swell History at Misquamicut State Beach
Surf stats for Misquamicut State Beach, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Misquamicut State Beach
Wind stats for Misquamicut State Beach, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Misquamicut State Beach Reviews:
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Water temperature OK in August if a normally very warm Summer.
Never crowded Monday - Friday. Friendly beach manager and always a lifeguard through Labor Day.
Never heard anyone mention rip tides under normal circumstances.
Opposite the State beach next to the State of R.I. Fishing parking lot.”
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Wave Buoys Nearest To Misquamicut State Beach:
- Closest Wave BuoyBlock Island, RI42 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyMontauk Point Buoy46 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyCentral Long Island Sound Buoy47 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyNantucket Sound Buoy84 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyCape Cod Bay, MA84 mi