
Surf Forecasts:
North Pier (Narragansett) surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, S swell with 104 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Pier (Narragansett) this week:
The surf forecast for North Pier (Narragansett) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Pier (Narragansett) in the next 16 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Pier (Narragansett) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a quiet stretch ahead for North Pier in Narragansett. The next week and a half is mostly small and weak, with only a late pulse of swell that might get the heart beating a little, but the conditions are going to be a real battle.
Right now, the surf is tiny. Thursday morning the 30th has a weak 3 ft SSE swell with a short period of 8 seconds, and a cross-on wind from the NNE at 12 mph. The combined energy is a weak 108, and it’s choppy and messy. Nothing to get excited about. Friday and Saturday are cleaner, with cross-off winds, but the swell drops to 2 ft and 2 ft, and energy figures are in the 50s and 30s. It’s ankle to knee-high at best.
Sunday and Monday are more of the same. The surf stays small, under 2 ft, with moderate cross-shore winds. It’s not until Monday afternoon of the 3rd of August that we see a slight bump. The wind swings offshore from the west at 6 mph, and the swell hits 3 ft from the south with a 7-second period. The energy climbs to 104. It’s surfable, but ordinary. A clean little wave for a longboard if you’re desperate.
The real standout, and the only one worth marking on the calendar, is the stretch from the 9th of August into the 12th. We see a solid groundswell arrive. Sunday morning the 9th has a 4 ft south swell with a 12-second period, and the energy jumps to 353. The problem is the wind. It’s a cross-on from the NNE at 9 mph, making it choppy. Monday and Tuesday the 10th and 11th hold steady around 4 ft, still from the south, with periods of 11 to 12 seconds, and energy in the 300s. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, light at first but then building. The 12th of August is the biggest. Wednesday morning sees a 5 ft south swell with a 13-second period and a massive energy reading of 730. That’s a lot of power. But the wind is onshore from the ESE at 9 mph, and it’ll be lumpy. This is a wave for experienced surfers only, as it’s over 5 ft and the onshore wind will make it a battle. The period is long, so expect longer lulls between sets, which might help with the paddle out, but the shape will be poor at this sheltered, east-facing pier.
Honestly, for the first 10 days, there’s no real quality. The best chance for a clean wave is that Monday afternoon the 3rd with the 3 ft and offshore wind, but it’s barely a knee-high dribble. The bigger swell from the 9th onwards is powerful but wind-chopped. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no drama there.
Crowds at North Pier are possible, especially when there’s any sign of swell, but given the poor quality, it might be quieter than usual.
Keep an eye on that 12th of August. If the wind drops, it could be a heavy, powerful session for the crew who know what they’re doing. Otherwise, it’s a kite surfing setup out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 |
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84 | 79 | 86 | 64 | 74 | 49 | 73 | 55 | 32 | 17 | 16 | 60 | 16 | 33 | 104 | 87 | 54 | 55 | 36 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:35PM1.09m | 8:59AM0.94m | 9:12PM1.08m | 9:37AM0.98m | 9:50PM1.06m | 10:17AM1.02m | 10:30PM1.02m | 10:59AM1.05m | 11:13PM0.98m | 11:44AM1.07m | 11:59PM0.94m | 12:33PM1.09m | 00:50AM0.90m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:50AM0.05m | 2:31PM0.07m | 3:09AM0.02m | 3:09PM0.05m | 3:35AM-0.01m | 3:48PM0.04m | 4:07AM-0.03m | 4:31PM0.04m | 4:45AM-0.03m | 5:16PM0.06m | 5:27AM-0.02m | 6:08PM0.09m | |||||||
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
8:06 | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | 4 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 |
84 | 79 | 86 | 64 | 74 | 49 | 73 | 55 | 32 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 33 | 104 | 87 | 54 | 55 | 36 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 9 | — | NE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 10 | E 6 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — |
— | 28 | — | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | E 6 | — | SE 9 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | NE 2 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 8 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 60 | 5 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 741 | 170 | 741 | 27 | 640 | 201 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1338 | 4 |
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Information about the North Pier (Narragansett) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for North Pier (Narragansett) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Pier (Narragansett) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Pier (Narragansett) 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 (North Pier (Narragansett)) 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).
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