Misquamicut State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.32° N 71.80° W

Misquamicut State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Misquamicut State Beach sea temperature is
20.6°C
0.3° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, S swell with 255 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 3rd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
8
0.5
S
7
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.9
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
5
0.5
S
5
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
12
1.1
SE
5
1.1
SE
5
1.5
SE
6
1.8
S
6
1.4
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
38
22
29
17
18
23
19
13
16
13
7
11
37
60
73
143
255
186
82
Wind (km/h)
20
N
10
NNE
15
SSW
10
W
20
WSW
20
SW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
10
S
20
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSW
20
WSW
20
WNW
15
NW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:05PM0.85m
9:29AM0.84m
9:38PM0.84m
10:07AM0.88m
10:18PM0.81m
10:50AM0.91m
11:02PM0.78m
11:37AM0.92m
11:49PM0.74m
12:28PM0.91m
00:43AM0.70m
1:32PM0.89m
1:54AM0.66m
Low Tide
3:21AM-0.00m
3:35PM0.03m
3:43AM-0.02m
4:15PM0.03m
4:14AM-0.03m
5:02PM0.03m
4:54AM-0.03m
5:52PM0.05m
5:40AM-0.02m
6:51PM0.09m
6:31AM0.02m
8:18PM0.12m
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6:09
6:09
6:11
6:11
6:13
6:13
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7:27
7:24
7:23
7:22
7:20
7:19
7:16
 mm
2
11
18
7
Temp °C
24
21
23
22
23
24
23
23
25
22
21
22
22
22
21
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30
25
Feels °C
25
19
20
20
21
21
22
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24
22
22
22
21
20
20
22
26
28
23
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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.

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