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Misquamicut State Beach surfForecast / Rhode Island / USA
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Misquamicut State Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Misquamicut State Beach sea temperature is
12.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Misquamicut State Beach surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, S swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Misquamicut State Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Misquamicut State Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Misquamicut State Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 27th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Misquamicut State Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | |
79 | 48 | 30 | 24 | 39 | 27 | 24 | 36 | 22 | 10 | 33 | 42 | 33 | 97 | 58 | 136 | 196 | 53 | 71 | 155 | 143 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 6:54PM0.91m | 7:11AM0.68m | 7:35PM0.91m | 7:52AM0.66m | 8:11PM0.90m | 8:29AM0.65m | 8:44PM0.89m | 9:02AM0.63m | 9:16PM0.87m | 9:36AM0.62m | 9:49PM0.86m | 10:14AM0.61m | 10:25PM0.85m | 10:54AM0.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:23AM0.05m | 1:14PM0.04m | 2:04AM0.05m | 1:51PM0.06m | 2:42AM0.06m | 2:24PM0.09m | 3:19AM0.08m | 2:52PM0.11m | 3:58AM0.09m | 3:12PM0.12m | 4:39AM0.10m | 3:27PM0.13m | 5:17AM0.10m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | |
8:08 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:14 | — | 8:15 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | 7 | 5 | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | S 7 | — |
8 | 48 | 26 | 24 | 39 | 27 | 7 | 36 | 22 | 9 | 33 | 42 | 33 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 108 | 53 | 71 | 155 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | ENE 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | S 9 | — | ESE 9 | SSW 6 | S 13 | — | — |
8 | 8 | 30 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | 9 | 15 | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | E 7 | — | ESE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | — | — | — | E 13 | — | E 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 10 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 6 | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | WNW 3 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | — | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 6 | — | S 7 |
79 | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 9 | 45 | 20 | — | 1 | 17 | 97 | 58 | 136 | 196 | — | 44 | — | 143 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 215 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 52 | 48 | 639 | 639 | 780 | 950 | 29 | 26 | 639 | 128 | 128 | 146 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Misquamicut State Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Misquamicut State Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Misquamicut State Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Misquamicut State Beach 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 (Misquamicut State Beach) 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 Misquamicut State Beach 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.
Misquamicut State Beach is 7 km (4 miles) from Westerly. If you plan a vacation in Rhode Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Westerly. Westerly has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












