Misquamicut State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.32° N 71.80° W

Misquamicut State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Misquamicut State Beach sea temperature is
20.2°C
0.6° 

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, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SW swell with 92 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with SW 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 20th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 20th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 20th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this 16-day stretch is a total bust. There’s next to no surf worth paddling out for, so keep your expectations real low.

Right now, Misquamicut State Beach is the only spot on the menu. It’s a beginner-friendly beach break, fairly exposed to the ocean, but the waves are just flat or junk. Water temp is about 68°, pretty normal for this time of year.

Monday, September 14, starts off with clean offshore winds from the NNW at 16 mph, but the swell is only 2 ft from the south, with a short 6-second period. Combined energy is a pathetic 36 – that’s barely a bump. Tuesday and Wednesday drop even more, down to 0.7 ft or less, with onshore breezes and chop. It’s hopeless.

Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are still tiny – 1 ft to 1 ft at best, with light winds but no power. The weekend of the 19th is cloudy and small, with onshore winds. Total dud.

We get a little bump around September 20 and 21, with waves up to 3 ft to 4 ft from the SSW and E, combined energy hitting 89 and 90 – still weak. But the period is only 5 to 6 seconds, so it’s crumbly and weak. Winds improve to cross-offshore on the 20th, so it might look clean, but it’s still not good.

The closest we get to anything is Wednesday, September 23. Swell hits 6 ft from the ESE with a 7-second period, and combined energy jumps to 261 – that’s moderate energy. But the wind is onshore from the SE at 9 to 12 mph, making it choppy and messy. At 6 ft, that’s getting a bit much for beginners, and with that wind, it’s gonna be a lumpy mess. Not the day you call in sick for.

Thursday the 24th still has moderate energy (382 in the morning) with 5 ft swell, but again, cross-onshore winds from the SSW will chop it up. After that, it fades back to tiny, weak surf with rain and moderate breezes through the end of the month.

The only moment that qualifies as “surfable” is late in the window – Monday, September 28 in the afternoon. We get 2 ft from the SE with an 8-second period, combined energy of 74 (still weak), but the wind goes cross-offshore from the NE at 9 mph, keeping it clean. The report finally says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s it – a tiny, clean, knee-high dribbler. If you’re desperate and just want to get wet, that’s your window.

Bottom line: there’s a massive gap of good surf for almost the entire 16 days. No standout sessions, no big swell with good wind. It’s a dry spell, plain and simple. Forecasts can always change, but right now, it’s a hard pass.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
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S
6
0.4
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8
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8
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SE
9
0.2
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9
0.3
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4
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6
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8
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8
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SSW
4
0.8
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SSW
6
0.9
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Energy kJ
17
23
15
12
8
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7
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7
16
8
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7
11
36
43
39
43
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
15
N
15
NNE
15
ENE
10
SE
5
S
15
SW
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
S
15
E
15
E
15
SE
30
SW
20
NNE
15
NNE
5
NNW
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cross-off
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High Tide
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
4:40PM0.75m
Low Tide
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
10:21AM0.18m
11:16PM0.15m
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6:58
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6:47
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Temp °C
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Feels °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.

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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