Surf Forecasts:
Misquamicut State Beach surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SSW swell with 410 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with S 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 (Jul 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Misquamicut State Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Misquamicut State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. Right now, there’s nothing on the cards for Misquamicut State Beach. We’re looking at a solid 16-day stretch, but the first good surf doesn’t show up until Sunday, July 19th. That’s over a week of flat, weak, or messy conditions to get through first. From Wednesday the 15th right through to Saturday the 19th, it’s all small, short-period, choppy slop with wind either on it or cross-shore. Not worth paddling out for.
The best bet of the whole outlook lands on Sunday, July 19th at Misquamicut State Beach. The morning brings a bump in swell to 5 ft from the SSW with a period of 7 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the west at 19 mph. The combined energy kicks up to 187 (moderate), but the real moment is the afternoon: the swell hits 6 ft from the SSW, period 8 seconds, and the wind stays clean cross-off from the NW. That energy jumps to 683 (strong). This is the standout. The water is a bit colder than normal at 67°. The break is fairly exposed to the swell, so that SSW direction should light it up. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but 6 ft is pushing into the zone where it might be a bit much for absolute beginners. Crowds are often here, so expect company. The sets will have some punch with that energy, and clean cross-off wind makes for a proper session.
After that, things drop off again. Monday the 20th has some waist-high leftovers from the south with light onshore wind, but the quality is poor. The rest of the week into late July is a mix of tiny, weak, or choppy conditions. The 22nd and 23rd see waist-high windswell, but the wind is on it or cross-onshore, making it a mess. The 24th through the 27th is mostly small, weak, or lumpy. The 28th and 29th go glassy, but the swell is down to 1 ft to 2 ft – barely a ripple. The 30th has a flicker of energy with a 3 ft south swell and 9-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy.
So, to sum it up: the one true standout is the afternoon of Sunday, July 19th. That’s your window. Everything else is a wait or a miss.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 57 | 28 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 11 | 240 | 180 | 410 | 204 | 234 | 239 | 245 | 122 | 116 | 143 | 97 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 10:03PM1.03m | 10:36AM0.84m | 10:54PM0.98m | 11:29AM0.85m | 11:43PM0.91m | 12:20PM0.86m | 00:30AM0.83m | 1:12PM0.85m | 1:22AM0.75m | 2:12PM0.84m | 2:23AM0.68m | 3:12PM0.83m | 3:26AM0.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:44PM-0.07m | 4:35AM-0.10m | 4:42PM-0.04m | 5:23AM-0.09m | 5:37PM-0.00m | 6:08AM-0.07m | 6:32PM0.04m | 6:54AM-0.03m | 7:30PM0.09m | 7:46AM0.01m | 8:36PM0.13m | 8:43AM0.05m | 9:39PM0.15m | 9:39AM0.08m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 |
 | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | 8:14 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 34 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 23 |
Feels °C | 31 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 57 | 28 | 18 | 3 | 25 | 17 | 3 | 24 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 273 | 204 | 234 | 239 | 177 | 122 | 116 | 143 | 97 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 15 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 14 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 8 | — | — | — | SE 13 | E 12 | SE 12 | — | SE 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 6 | — | 6 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 17 | S 15 | — | — | S 14 | — | SE 14 | — | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | 8 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | NNW 3 | SW 2 | SW 4 | NNW 2 | — | S 6 | — | S 5 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | — | — | SSW 3 | S 8 | — | — | — | NE 2 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 1 | — | 25 | — | 19 | — | 240 | 180 | 410 | — | — | 8 | 245 | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 48 | 1827 | 1714 | 48 | 647 | 639 | 1086 | 639 | 340 | 129 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 183 | 3 | 3 |
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