Misquamicut State Beach surf break

Misquamicut State Beach surfForecast / Rhode Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 23 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
6.3° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Misquamicut State Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 29th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 29th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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
0
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)
0.7
SE
6
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.1
SE
15
0.3
SSW
7
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.2
ESE
12
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.8
SE
4
1.2
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.2
S
7
1.1
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
20
34
22
13
7
8
9
23
25
25
15
9
9
6
7
18
88
82
150
138
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
S
10
SE
15
E
15
ESE
10
E
15
ENE
20
ESE
10
N
10
E
15
S
5
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
S
5
WSW
cross-off
off
off
off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
High Tide
2:37PM0.71m
3:05AM0.86m
3:47PM0.75m
4:08AM0.84m
4:47PM0.80m
5:06AM0.83m
5:43PM0.85m
6:01AM0.80m
6:35PM0.89m
6:53AM0.78m
7:20PM0.92m
7:37AM0.76m
7:59PM0.93m
Low Tide
8:34AM0.03m
8:46PM0.08m
9:39AM0.02m
9:58PM0.07m
10:36AM-0.00m
11:00PM0.06m
11:29AM-0.02m
00:01AM0.04m
12:19PM-0.03m
00:56AM0.02m
1:04PM-0.02m
1:42AM0.01m
1:43PM-0.01m
2:23AM0.02m
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
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5:56
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:48
5:47
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7:35
7:36
7:37
7:37
7:38
7:39
7:42
1
7
4
28
16
Temp °C
12
18
14
10
12
7
8
7
5
8
10
8
10
12
9
10
10
8
10
11
11
8
12
10
5
8
2
3
2
1
4
5
4
6
8
6
6
6
5
5
6
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
6
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
7
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
1.1
SE
6
1.2
S
7
1.1
S
8
Energy kJ
31
20
34
22
13
7
5
9
23
25
25
6
9
9
4
3
2
2
82
150
138
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SE
6
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
3
0.2
S
5
0.1
SE
14
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
E
8
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
Energy kJ
8
11
2
1
2
8
17
16
16
8
3
3
1
1
51
32
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
9
0.1
S
6
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
15
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
S
6
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
5
Energy kJ
3
1
2
2
2
1
8
1
1
1
1
15
3
6
6
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.3
SSW
4
0.4
ESE
3
0.5
ESE
3
0.2
E
3
0.2
E
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.2
SSE
2
0.4
SE
5
0.8
SE
4
1.2
SE
6
0.2
NNW
2
Energy kJ
3
2
3
7
1
1
3
1
7
18
88
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
28
33
48
711
647
639
772
695
128
26
675
48
150
1183
1099
1287
1819
186
609
417
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Rhode Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
8
5
6
6
4
6
9
5
8
5
6
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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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