Surf Forecasts:
Misquamicut State Beach surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, S swell with 219 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Misquamicut State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Misquamicut State Beach for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: this is a tough stretch. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is all over the place. We’re looking at a long dry spell here, with no real surfable waves until the back half of the month.
The only flicker of life in the first week is a small window on Tuesday morning, the 4th of August. We’ve got a clean, glassy 4ft swell rolling in from the south, with a pretty short period of 8 seconds. The water is 69°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The wave energy is moderate (216), but it’s just a tiny, disorganised south swell. It’s surfable, but calling it ordinary is being generous. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but you’ll be competing for scraps.
After that, the wind turns onshore and the swell drops right off. We’re looking at days of poor conditions. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, the swell heights are under 3ft, and the periods are really short, in the 6 to 7 second range. It’s not going to hold any shape. Honestly, this setup is way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, with those consistent onshore winds and choppy conditions.
Things might start to look a little more interesting on the 19th of August, a Wednesday. There’s a pulse of swell coming in, 5ft from the south-southwest, with a combined energy of 196. However, the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph, which is going to make it lumpy and messy. The period is still a short 6 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit of a washing machine. This is probably only for the die-hards and experts, as it’s getting over the 5ft mark, and the conditions will be ugly.
So, the honest truth? There’s no standout session here. The closest thing to a highlight is that Tuesday morning (4th of August) if you’re desperate for a paddle, but don’t expect much. The rest is a long wait for something that might not even clean up. It’s a lean forecast, but that’s the way it goes sometimes.
Stay salty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 |
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 kJ | 177 | 72 | 49 | 84 | 34 | 20 | 34 | 71 | 73 | 62 | 68 | 98 | 51 | 51 | 66 | 52 | 51 | 96 | 68 | 77 | 73 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:52PM0.87m | 00:59AM0.71m | 1:54PM0.87m | 2:06AM0.67m | 3:08PM0.89m | 3:25AM0.65m | 4:16PM0.91m | 4:36AM0.66m | 5:22PM0.95m | 5:47AM0.69m | 6:26PM0.98m | 6:53AM0.73m | 7:23PM1.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:00PM0.11m | 6:52AM0.01m | 8:30PM0.13m | 7:57AM0.03m | 9:50PM0.12m | 9:28AM0.03m | 10:57PM0.09m | 10:42AM0.02m | 00:03AM0.05m | 11:53AM-0.01m | 1:02AM-0.00m | 12:58PM-0.05m | 1:52AM-0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 31 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 177 | 72 | 49 | 84 | 34 | 20 | 19 | 3 | 8 | 62 | 9 | 98 | 51 | 16 | 66 | 52 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | — | E 11 | — | SE 7 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 39 | 37 | 36 | 22 | 26 | 19 | — | 2 | — | 8 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | E 11 | — | — | — | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | 71 | 73 | — | 68 | — | — | 51 | — | — | 51 | 96 | 68 | 77 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 620 | 222 | 52 | 1183 | 5 | 33 | 208 | 4 | 36 | 212 | 0 | 0 | 428 | 428 | 268 | 111 | 27 |
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