Misquamicut State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Misquamicut State Beach. I’ll be straight with you – this run is a long, quiet one. We’re looking at a 16-day window, but don’t get your hopes up for any real action for most of it.

The first solid sign of life doesn't show up until Thursday the 17th, and even then it’s a bit of a gamble. Before that, we’re staring down the barrel of a long, flat spell. From now until the 16th, it’s all small, weak, and messy. There’s a couple of days in the first week where the wind is clean, like Monday the 7th morning with a crisp NNW offshore at 12 mph, but the swell is barely a breath at 0.3 ft. It’s a skunking, plain and simple. The waves are just not there. Things don’t even start to tickle the energy scale until the 10th, but even then, with a combined swell energy of only 215 (moderate), it’s still called "poor surf conditions" – the wind is cross-shore, the period is a short 7 seconds, and it’s messy.

We’ve got a solid gap here with no real recommendations. It’s a tough stretch for the area.

Now, for the one and only stand-out window. The best on offer is Thursday morning, September 17th. The swell finally wakes up, pushing 7 ft from the E. The combined energy jumps to 351 (moderate), and the wind is a light breeze from the ENE, giving us a light cross-shore with small ripples. It’s worth noting that this swell is a short period of 6 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit crumbly, not a clean groundswell. This is a beginner break, but at 7 ft it’s getting into the “too big for beginners” zone. For the experienced guys, it’s the only time the ocean is showing any real muscle. The forecast is only a 1 out of 10, so it’s a “marginal” call – a bit of a Hail Mary, but it’s the only game in town.

The afternoon of the 17th stays big at 8 ft from the ESE, but the wind veers onshore, turning it into a choppy mess. Friday the 18th morning sees the biggest swell of the forecast at 8 ft from the ENE, with a combined energy of 844 (strong), but the wind is cross-shore and the period is still short at 8 seconds. That’s expert-only territory, and the wind is going to rip it to shreds. It’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle surf one.

After that, it fades out again. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual to report.

Honestly, this is a bleak outlook. If you’re desperate, keep an eye on the 17th, but don’t plan your calendar around it. Forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, the board stays in the car.

Rusty.

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