Misquamicut State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.32° N 71.80° W

Misquamicut State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Misquamicut State Beach sea temperature is
20.3°C
0.5° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with 137 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 20th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 20th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 20th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Looks like the ocean has hit the snooze button for the next week or so. We’re looking at a stretch of tiny, weak surf with nothing really doing. The swell is small and the energy is low, so it’s going to be a lot of bobbing around out there rather than actual surfing.

Misquamicut State Beach is the only spot on the map, and it’s a beginner-friendly beach that’s fairly exposed to the southeast. For the first several days, we’re talking knee-high slop at best. Monday the 14th has a little 2ft swell from the south with a short 6-second period, but the offshore NNW wind will keep the surface clean. The combined energy is weak, around 36, so it’s really just dribble. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so it’s not a shock to the system, but you’ll still want a thin wetsuit.

Tuesday and Wednesday are even smaller, with swell dropping to 1ft and then 0.3ft. The wind shifts around, but it's mostly cross or onshore, adding a bit of chop. Forget about it. Thursday the 17th stays in the same poor range, maybe 1ft from the southeast. Friday the 18th has a little cross-off breeze early, but the swell is still tiny at 1ft. Saturday the 19th is more of the same—small, weak, and bumpy. This is a real dry spell.

Then things finally start to wake up on Sunday the 20th. We see a pulse of 5ft from the SSW, but the period is only 6 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit crumbly. The morning has a moderate offshore NW wind, which will make it look cleaner than it feels. The combined energy jumps to 142, so there’s finally some push, but it’s still not what I’d call good. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

Monday the 21st sees the swell back down to 4ft, with a clean cross-off breeze in the morning, but again, the short period keeps it from having any real power. The energy drops to 97, which is still weak. Tuesday the 22nd brings more cross-shore wind and rain, making things messy.

Now here’s the interesting part. The middle of next week shows a bigger swell filling in. Wednesday the 23rd has 5ft to 5ft from the east-southeast, but there’s a fresh cross-onshore wind and rain. The energy is up around 248-292, so it’s got some size, but the conditions are rough. This is getting into territory where beginners should be careful—anything over 5ft is a step up.

Thursday the 24th is the real standout. There’s 6ft of swell from the ESE with a 10-second period, and we finally get a clean cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is strong, around 598-734. This is the best window in the whole 16 days. It’s still a bit over the head, so it’s more for intermediate surfers than beginners, but the surface is clean and there’s some real power behind it. This is the day to clear your schedule.

After that, it fades but stays rideable. Friday the 25th has 4ft from the ESE with a cross-shore wind, so it’s choppy. Saturday the 26th drops to 3ft with onshore wind and light rain, so it’s not great. Sunday the 27th is all wind, with 35 km/h cross-shore conditions and messy 2ft to 2ft chop. Not worth it. Monday the 28th has a clean NW offshore breeze but the swell is only 1ft, so it’s small and clean. Tuesday the 29th brings a bit more size at 2ft from the southwest, but the period is a pitiful 4 seconds, so it’s weak and crumbly, even with the offshore wind.

So, the long and short of it: the first week is a total bust. The standout is Thursday the 24th, when the swell is biggest and the wind is clean. That’s your one shot at something worthwhile.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.7
SSE
6
0.5
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6
0.4
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8
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8
0.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
34
17
22
15
12
8
4
7
3
7
14
10
8
8
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7
17
11
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
25
NNW
15
N
15
NNE
15
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10
SE
5
S
15
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
20
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20
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High Tide
10:43PM0.77m
11:09AM0.89m
11:25PM0.72m
11:50AM0.85m
00:05AM0.66m
12:34PM0.80m
00:51AM0.61m
1:29PM0.76m
1:57AM0.57m
2:41PM0.74m
3:16AM0.56m
3:46PM0.74m
4:16AM0.58m
Low Tide
4:52AM0.01m
5:36PM0.06m
5:30AM0.06m
6:21PM0.11m
6:07AM0.10m
7:13PM0.16m
6:49AM0.15m
8:19PM0.19m
8:04AM0.19m
9:27PM0.20m
9:22AM0.20m
10:24PM0.18m
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7:00
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Temp °C
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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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