Misquamicut State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Misquamicut State Beach has on offer over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, the outlook is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some swell pushing in at times, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story, and it’s not always a friendly one. There’s a bit of a wait for anything decent, and after that first pulse, the window gets pretty slim again.

The first real chance to get wet kicks off on Thursday morning, the 23rd of July. The swell is coming in at 4ft from the south, with a short period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 187. The real winner here is the wind – glassy, from the NNE at just 3 mph. It’ll be clean, but that short period is going to make it a bit crumbly, better for the longboarders or beginners on a foamie. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing to worry about there.

That Thursday morning window is the standout of the first week, because by the afternoon the wind swings onshore and ruins it. Friday and Saturday are a write-off with tiny, weak swell and onshore winds. Sunday through Tuesday of the following week look poor until Tuesday morning, the 28th of July. That morning shows a 5ft south-east swell, though it’s got a short 6-second period, making it weak and a bit messy. The wind is cross-offshore from the west at 3 mph, so it will be clean, but the wave quality will be very ordinary. The energy is moderate at 136. It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it.

After that, it’s pretty grim again. The rest of the month and into August is dominated by onshore winds and small, weak swell. There’s a brief moment on the morning of the 1st of August with a clean 2ft south swell, but it’s too small to get excited about. The pattern holds through the first week of August, with a few pulses of 4ft swell on the 4th, but the onshore wind kills it.

The last fling on the board is the morning of the 5th of August. It’s a tiny 2ft south swell with glassy conditions, but the combined energy is weak at 41. It’s a paddle and a prayer.

So, if you’re after the best of a tough bunch, set your alarm for Thursday morning, the 23rd of July. That’s your one clean shot at a 4ft south swell. It’s for beginners and longboarders, but it’s the only time the wind plays nice with some size. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a battle against the wind and small waves. For the more experienced crew, Tuesday morning the 28th of July has a bit more size, but the quality is lacking. It’s a tough run, but that’s the way it goes sometimes.

Rusty.

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