North Pier (Narragansett) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about North Pier. I’ve looked over the next 16 days, and I gotta tell ya, it’s a tough stretch. The guidance is giving us a lot of "poor surf conditions" flags, and the numbers back it up. We’re looking at a long, flat spell before anything even gets close to rideable.

From now through to the end of July, it’s a total write-off. We’re talking about nine days of tiny, weak swell mostly under 2ft, with short, choppy periods of 7-8 seconds. The combined energy is in the dumps, often under 50 (weak energy). The wind is either onshore or cross-shore, messing up what little bump there is. It’s frustrating, but it’s what we’ve got.

Then, on the 30th of July, things start to look a little different. The swell picks up a touch, and the period jumps to 11 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The energy bumps up to 182 (moderate wave energy) on Thursday morning, and then 296 (moderate wave energy) on Thursday afternoon with a 4ft S swell. The wind is cross-shore, so it'll be a bit lumpy, but it’s the first real sign of life. This is still a "poor" call though, so don't get your hopes up.

The 31st of July keeps that energy going with a 3ft S swell and a 9-second period, but the onshore wind will chop it up.

Now, the first week of August is where we get our best chance. Remember, this is a long-range call, so it’s less certain, but it’s the only show in town. From the 2nd of August, Sunday morning, we start seeing consistent cross-offshore winds from the SSW, and the swell is holding. The 2nd of August morning has a 3ft SSE swell, 10-second period, with 206 (moderate wave energy). The 3rd of August, Monday morning, is the real standout: a 4ft S swell with a 10-second period, clean cross-offshore wind, and combined energy of 241 (moderate wave energy). That’s the best combo we’ll see. The 4th of August, Tuesday morning, goes glassy with a 2ft S swell, but it’s a much smaller wave.

For the rest of the second week, it fades again. The 7th of August, Friday morning, throws a 4ft S swell at us, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit of a mushy mess, even with clean wind.

Okay, here’s the bottom line: if you’re desperate for a paddle, target the 3rd of August, Monday morning. The 4ft S swell, 10-second period, and clean cross-offshore wind is the best bet. It’s still not a classic, but it’s the only window that looks like it might offer a proper wave. The water temp is about 69°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The rest of the time? Honestly, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup with that onshore wind and weak swell than a paddle-surfing one. Hang in there, folks. It’s a dry spell, but it won’t last forever.

That's all from me. Rusty out.

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