
Surf Forecasts:
North Pier (Narragansett) surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SSE swell with 202 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Pier (Narragansett) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me tell you about Narragansett’s North Pier. It’s a tough stretch ahead for the next 16 days.
First up, on Saturday the 25th, we’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the SE, but the wind is onshore at 12 mph, making for poor surf. That’s a no-go.
Sunday the 26th stays small, with 1ft swell and cross-onshore winds – just messy, poor conditions.
Monday the 27th morning offers a brief moment of hope with the wind going glassy, but the swell is only 1ft at a short 7 seconds. The waves are barely there.
From there, we hit a long, flat spell. Tuesday the 28th through Friday the 1st of August all show tiny swell, poor conditions, and nothing worth paddling for. It’s a blank run.
Now, things do get a little more interesting, but not for paddle surfing. Wednesday the 30th of July afternoon sees the swell bump up to 4ft from the ESE with a very short period of 5 seconds. The combined energy hits 204 (moderate wave energy), but with a heavy rain and strong onshore wind at 16 mph, the surf is choppy and blown out. This setup at a sheltered beach spot really looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The end of the first week and into the second week stays small and clean. Thursday the 31st of July morning has 3ft from the S, 8 seconds, with a cross-offshore wind. The waves are clean, but the quality is poor. This pattern of small, clean, but poor surf carries through the rest of the window.
Monday the 4th of August morning shows 3ft from the S, 8 seconds, with glassy conditions. Again, clean but small. The combined energy is 99 (weak wave energy).
The best I can point to is Monday afternoon the 4th of August. We get 3ft from the S (8 seconds) with a cross-offshore wind, clean waves, and a combined energy of 132 (moderate wave energy). It’s not a standout, but it’s the most energy we see all period. North Pier is a sheltered spot, so it needs a good angle, and this S swell is not it – the optimum direction is E. It’s a weak option.
Honestly, there’s no good surf on offer in this 16-day window. The consistency is low, and the swell is too small and from the wrong direction. It’s a frustrating run for Narragansett, but forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 91mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
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28 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 21 | 11 | 12 | 22 | 116 | 202 | 143 | 90 | 186 | 85 | 56 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:50PM1.01m | 6:13AM0.79m | 6:36PM1.03m | 6:58AM0.82m | 7:18PM1.06m | 7:40AM0.86m | 7:57PM1.08m | 8:20AM0.90m | 8:35PM1.09m | 8:59AM0.94m | 9:12PM1.08m | 9:37AM0.98m | 9:50PM1.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:46AM0.19m | 12:09PM0.19m | 1:26AM0.16m | 12:47PM0.16m | 2:01AM0.12m | 1:21PM0.13m | 2:30AM0.09m | 1:55PM0.10m | 2:50AM0.05m | 2:31PM0.07m | 3:09AM0.02m | 3:09PM0.05m | 3:35AM-0.01m | |||||||
— | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 15 | 48 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
1 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 21 | 11 | 12 | 20 | 60 | 202 | 143 | 90 | 186 | 85 | 56 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | — | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
— | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 20 | — | — | — | 10 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — | S 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 77 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | — | ENE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | N 4 | — | — | S 3 |
28 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | 22 | 116 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 636 | 8 | 8 | 782 | 8 | 749 | 1837 | 52 | 608 | 1837 | 440 | 180 | 165 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 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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