Misquamicut State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. I’ve been staring at this forecast until my eyes went square, and I’ve got to give it to you straight. The next couple of weeks are looking grim for surf. We’re in for a long stretch of small, messy, and wind-battered waves. A lot of waiting around.

The whole run is a struggle. From the 1st through the 12th, it’s a wasteland of tiny, weak swells, all under three feet, tossed around by cross and cross-onshore winds. I’m talking about a lot of 0.5ft to 3ft slop, with the energy levels weak – those two-digit numbers or low hundreds in brackets are saying it all. There’s one little kick of energy on the 2nd, in the 150 range, but the northeast wind is just gonna chop it to bits. Not worth the paddle.

The days just blend together. We get a glassy morning on the 4th and a clean offshore breeze on the 5th, but there’s no swell behind it to give you a push. It’s those frustrating days where the ocean looks pretty but is dead flat.

Then from the 9th to the 12th, the southwest wind starts to howl – I’m talking a fresh breeze on the 10th, 30 to 35 km/h. That’s more for the kiteboarders. All that wind does is ruin what little bumps we have, turning it into lumpy, choppy junk.

Now, the single glimmer of hope comes on the 13th. Misquamicut State Beach (Rhode Island) is the place to be. The afternoon session is the only one in the whole window that even looks rideable. It’s not big – about 3ft of south-southwest swell – but the wind is the hero. It swings light offshore from the northwest, and the ocean cleans right up. The combined energy is still weak, quoting 69, but at least it’s clean. The swell period is a quick 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit soft, but it’s the best we’re gonna get. Since this break is very consistent, you’ll get some waves, but keep your expectations in check. And with surf this scarce, expect some company in the water.

After that, it’s back to the ordinary. The 15th has a touch more size, but the wind fouls it up. That’s all she wrote. The second week holds nothing for us. Just empty promises and small, jumbled swell.

So here’s the plan. Don’t get your hopes up. If you’re desperate for a wave, circle that early afternoon on the 13th. For now, this is one of those blank runs that just happens. It won’t stay poor forever, and forecasts can change. But for now, trade your board for a book.

Rusty, signing off.

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