Misquamicut State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.32° N 71.80° W

Issued: 7 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Misquamicut State Beach sea temperature is
15.6° C

1.8°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Misquamicut State Beach surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with 307 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 20th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 20th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 20th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Misquamicut State Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
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
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
8
1
SSW
7
1
S
8
0.8
S
8
1.1
SSW
7
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
6
0.9
SSE
6
1.3
S
6
1.3
S
7
1.1
S
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
7
1
S
7
0.9
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.6
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.6
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
101
117
72
121
45
28
60
124
154
110
75
26
29
108
88
65
45
31
42
25
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
WSW
25
SW
5
NNW
5
WSW
25
ESE
15
SSW
15
NNE
10
NE
10
NW
0
ESE
15
S
10
WSW
15
SSW
15
S
10
S
10
SE
15
SE
0
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
1:50PM0.82m
2:02AM0.80m
2:53PM0.84m
3:05AM0.74m
3:50PM0.85m
4:02AM0.69m
4:42PM0.87m
4:56AM0.66m
5:33PM0.87m
5:51AM0.63m
6:24PM0.87m
6:44AM0.62m
7:10PM0.87m
Low Tide
8:03PM0.09m
8:31AM-0.02m
9:11PM0.11m
9:26AM0.00m
10:12PM0.11m
10:16AM0.02m
11:09PM0.12m
11:06AM0.05m
00:07AM0.11m
11:57AM0.07m
00:59AM0.10m
12:45PM0.08m
1:44AM0.09m
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heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
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part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:15
5:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:23
8:23
8:23
8:23
 mm
12
15
18
12
Temp °C
21
23
22
22
23
22
21
16
19
18
18
19
23
23
20
22
22
20
20
21
19
Feels °C
16
19
22
19
18
19
21
16
19
19
18
20
23
21
19
21
20
19
20
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
8
0.3
S
10
1
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.1
SE
12
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
6
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
11
1.3
S
7
1.1
S
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
7
1
S
7
0.9
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.6
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.6
SE
6
Energy kJ
94
17
117
72
6
45
28
5
2
154
110
75
26
29
108
88
65
45
31
42
25
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
8
0.2
ENE
3
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.4
S
6
Energy kJ
7
6
6
6
6
5
1
1
20
13
3
3
3
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.2
NNE
3
0.1
E
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
SE
11
0.2
SSE
9
Energy kJ
6
1
3
3
5
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
4
1
SSW
7
1.1
SSW
7
0.9
SSE
6
1.3
S
6
0.3
NE
2
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
15
101
121
60
124
1
3
2
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
1
Distance (km)
268
0
0
27
639
0
772
1818
4
6
0
0
21
772
4
4
1700
971
711
738
26
Best forecast wave conditions in Rhode Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
1
2
4
1
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
5
5
7
5
5
6
9
4
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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.

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