North Pier (Narragansett) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and give it to you straight for the next couple of weeks. The short version? We’re in for a rough patch. The ocean’s looking flat and pretty weak for the foreseeable future. Don’t get your hopes up for any hero waves, this is a waiting game.

We start off with nothing on Thursday the 6th. That afternoon sees a tiny 0.7ft swell with a weak 6-second period, and the energy in the water is a paltry 6. It’s just not happening. Friday the 7th does bring a slight bump to 2ft in the morning, but the period is a short 6 seconds, which means it’s going to be all mush and no push. The energy reading of 43 is still weak, and the whole weekend looks similar. We're talking knee-to-waist high dribble at best. The wind is cross-offshore from the southwest, which will keep the surface clean, but there’s just no power behind it.

The start of the following week, the 10th and 11th, is even worse. We’re down to 0.3ft waves with energy readings of just 2. It’s dead flat. You’d be better off checking the tide pools.

There is a tiny spark on Wednesday the 12th. The morning shows 2ft with a 6-second period, but more importantly, the wind is glassy. That’s a huge positive, and the water will be like a mirror. Even so, the energy is only 31, so it’s still going to be small and weak. But at least it’ll be clean.

Thursday the 13th sees some offshore wind, but the swell is only 0.3ft. A 14-second period is a tease – it’s a long-period groundswell, but it doesn’t have any size behind it. The energy is just 4. We then see a pattern of small, inconsistent surf for the rest of this stretch. There are moments of offshore wind on the 14th and 15th, but the waves remain tiny. The energy stays in the single digits or low double digits, which is weak.

Now, looking further out to the 20th of August, we finally see something that resembles a pulse. The morning of the 20th shows the summary swell height bumping up to 2ft, and the energy reading jumps to 70. It’s still not big, but it’s the most combined energy we’ve seen in the whole window. The period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s not going to be super refined, but it’s at least rideable. The winds are light, which is good.

But here’s the thing about North Pier (Narragansett): it’s a sheltered spot, and it’s fairly consistent, but the forecast swell direction is from the south. The guidance suggests this spot is best when the swell comes from the east. A south swell will wrap in, but it won’t have the same push and shape as an east swell. It’s a bit of a mismatch.

Also, the water temperature is 70°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. You won’t need a wetsuit that’s too thick.

So, the honest truth is, there are no true standouts here. If you’re desperate, the morning of the 12th with the glassy conditions and the morning of the 20th with the most energy are your best bets. But even then, we're talking about small, weak waves. If you've got a longboard and low expectations, you might get a few fun ones. If you’re looking for a proper surf, this isn’t the window. For this stretch, you might be better off looking for a different kind of thrill, as the setups for kiting might be more interesting than paddling. Keep the faith, though. Forecasts can change.

Rusty, out.

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