North Pier (Narragansett) Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.43° N 71.45° W

North Pier (Narragansett) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Pier (Narragansett) sea temperature is
21.1° C
0.4° 

North Pier (Narragansett) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


North Pier (Narragansett) surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, S swell with 404 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 (Jul 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Pier (Narragansett) in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Pier (Narragansett) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for North Pier in Narragansett over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the first few days are a total write-off. We're looking at tiny, pretty much non-existent surf from Thursday the 16th through to Sunday the 19th, with swell heights barely scraping 0.3ft. The combined wave energy is laughable, down in the single digits (1 to 6). The wind is mostly cross-off or offshore, which would be a treat if there was any swell to ride, but there isn't. It's a frustrating start, a real "look but don't touch" situation.

We finally get a pulse on Monday the 20th. The morning shows a small bump of 3ft from the south, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 105. The real kicker here is the wind: it's glassy. Dead calm. That's a rare gift for North Pier, a sheltered spot that likes a bit of south in the swell. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. It's surfable, but the conditions are described as "very ordinary," so don't expect fireworks. The afternoon turns to a cross-off breeze, but the energy drops a bit (96).

The surf quality stays pretty ordinary through the rest of the week. Tuesday the 21st is a washout thanks to rain and a cross-shore wind messing up the 2ft and 3ft south swell. Wednesday the 22nd builds a bit, with the morning showing 5ft from the south with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits a moderate 234, but the wind is cross-off, so it'll be clean, just not great. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th are a write-off again with onshore and cross-onshore winds chopping up the 3ft to 4ft south swells. The energy is still moderate (119 to 209), but with that wind direction, North Pier is going to be a mess.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th offer a glimmer. Saturday morning has 3ft and a light cross-off breeze, but it's still "very ordinary." The real standout, however, is Sunday the 26th. The morning session shows 6ft from the south with a period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 382, which is the strongest we've seen all forecast. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the SSW, keeping things clean. This is your best bet. It's still not a classic, but it's the biggest and cleanest swell in the window. It's a bit on the bigger side for beginners at 6ft, but for intermediates, it's game on. The afternoon drops a bit to 5ft and the wind goes cross-shore, so the morning is the window.

The second week is a bit of a letdown. From Monday the 27th through to Friday the 31st, we're back to small, messy, or onshore conditions. Monday the 27th has a gusty cross-shore wind, and the rest of the week sees NE and E winds bringing onshore chop. The swell drops to 2ft to 3ft, and the energy is weak to low-moderate. There's nothing to write home about.

So, to sum it up: the first four days are a bust. Your only real shout is Monday morning the 20th for some tiny, clean, glassy waves, or Sunday morning the 26th for the biggest, cleanest swell of the run. If you can hold out, Sunday the 26th is the pick of the bunch. The rest of the window is a gamble on the wind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon).

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Saturday
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15
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14
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Energy kJ
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234
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
20
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10
N
5
WNW
20
SSW
10
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20
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30
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35
SW
15
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25
SSE
30
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20
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WNW
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High Tide
9:57AM1.14m
10:17PM1.23m
10:49AM1.14m
11:07PM1.15m
11:41AM1.13m
11:57PM1.06m
12:32PM1.10m
00:48AM0.97m
1:23PM1.07m
1:39AM0.88m
2:15PM1.03m
2:32AM0.82m
3:09PM0.99m
3:29AM0.77m
Low Tide
4:02PM-0.03m
4:39AM-0.07m
4:56PM0.02m
5:22AM-0.03m
5:50PM0.08m
6:04AM0.03m
6:50PM0.14m
6:47AM0.09m
7:57PM0.20m
7:35AM0.15m
9:05PM0.23m
8:32AM0.20m
10:09PM0.25m
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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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