Misquamicut State Beach surf break

Misquamicut State Beach surfForecast / Rhode Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 02 Apr 2026 EDT
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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
3.8° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 (Apr 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Misquamicut State Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 4th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 5th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 5th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 14°C on Fri night, min 0°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Icy conditions (max 12°C on Sun night, min -1°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Thu
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
E
1.3
E
0.5
E
1
S
1.7
SSW
1
S
1.1
E
0.9
ESE
2.4
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.4
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.4
ESE
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)667476557888887766644
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10514022412498452505884852351761299044241484413
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
15
ENE
10
SSW
20
SW
20
WSW
10
NE
30
E
20
ESE
35
SW
30
SW
20
WNW
25
W
25
WSW
5
NNW
15
WSW
15
WSW
25
N
15
N
15
S
20
S
30
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcrosscrossoffcross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:35PM
0.91
9:50AM
0.74
10:10PM
0.88
10:26AM
0.70
10:46PM
0.86
11:02AM
0.66
11:22PM
0.83
11:39AM
0.63
12:02AM
0.80
12:20PM
0.59
12:48AM
0.76
1:14PM
0.56
1:51AM
0.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:22PM
0.00
4:01AM
0.03
3:54PM
0.04
4:41AM
0.06
4:23PM
0.07
5:21AM
0.09
4:47PM
0.11
6:00AM
0.12
5:10PM
0.13
6:44AM
0.16
5:44PM
0.16
7:46AM
0.19
6:28PM
0.19
8:58AM
0.19
Thu
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise--6:26--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16
Sunset7:12--7:13--7:15--7:15--7:16--7:17--7:19--
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---------5-----------
Temp. °C12511141411811111261086972523
Feels °C (?)-7-227121155458-124141-51-4-5
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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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