Misquamicut State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.32° N 71.80° W

Misquamicut State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Misquamicut State Beach sea temperature is
20.2° C
1.5° 

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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at what’s coming up for Misquamicut State Beach. It’s a bit of a rough patch ahead, so I’ll be straight with you.

First thing you need to know: the beach is a beginner-friendly spot, consistently taking in swell but it's a fairly exposed setup. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

The next 16 days are looking pretty grim overall. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf quality and weak energy. From Saturday, August 1st through to Friday, August 7th, the wave energy is low (combined energy values between 56 and 302), with most of it being short-period, weak windswell. The wind is almost always a cross-onshore, creating choppy, bumpy conditions. The waves are small, mostly under 5 ft, but the quality is just not there. It’s a real downer.

Then, on Saturday, August 8th, there’s a slight glimmer of hope. The morning shows a wind shift to a cross-offshore breeze, cleaning up the face. The swell is a weak 3 ft from the SSW with a period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy is only 95. It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary. The afternoon takes a nosedive again with the wind swinging back onshore and the swell picking up to 6 ft, which is messy and choppy.

The pattern continues with more poor conditions and very little energy through the next week. The best chance for a clean session looks like Wednesday, August 12th, in the morning. We’ve got a light offshore wind from the N and a tiny 3 ft S swell at 8 seconds. The energy is weak (83) but it’ll be clean. Perfect for a beginner to get a few small, clean waves. It’s the only real standout in the whole window.

After that, it’s back to tiny, weak waves until Saturday, August 15th, when the morning shows a 3 ft S swell with a light offshore wind, giving us clean, surfable waves. The energy is still low (129) but it’s the best of the second week.

Look, the honest truth is there’s only one day worth getting excited about: Wednesday morning, August 12th, for the clean conditions. If you’re a beginner, that’s your window. For everyone else, this is a time to be patient. The surf quality is poor, and the energy is weak. It’s a blank run, but for this area, it’s not unusual. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
76
58
28
36
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196
302
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130
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126
97
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:07PM0.86m
10:39AM0.78m
10:45PM0.84m
11:20AM0.82m
11:26PM0.80m
12:03PM0.85m
00:09AM0.76m
12:52PM0.87m
00:59AM0.71m
1:54PM0.87m
2:06AM0.67m
3:08PM0.89m
3:25AM0.65m
Low Tide
4:33AM0.02m
4:27PM0.08m
4:57AM0.00m
5:13PM0.08m
5:28AM-0.01m
6:02PM0.09m
6:06AM-0.01m
7:00PM0.11m
6:52AM0.01m
8:30PM0.13m
7:57AM0.03m
9:50PM0.12m
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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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