North Pier (Narragansett) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s be honest about the surf. Looking at North Pier in Narragansett, it's a tough stretch. We've got a lot of small, weak swell and mostly cross-off or cross-onshore winds, which isn’t doing us any favors. The water temp is 71°F, which is about normal for this time of year.

The first few days are a total loss. Friday the 7th has next to nothing, just ankle-biters with no power. Saturday the 8th is barely better with a weak 2ft bump, but it's short-period, so it’s going to be crumbly. Sunday the 9th has a bit more push at 2ft with some offshore wind, so it will look clean, but it's still small and weak.

We have a long stretch of nothing from the 10th through the 21st. I'm talking nearly two weeks of poor surf. The swell heights are mostly around 0.3ft to 1ft. There’s a tiny bump on the 15th with 2ft, but again, it lacks any punch. The winds are mostly offshore, which keeps the surface clean, but without any size or energy, it's not worth suiting up. The wave energy is weak through this whole period. On the 12th, there's a long-period swell, but the height is only 0.3ft, so it's wasted. The only real hope is way out at the end of the forecast. On Saturday the 22nd, we finally see a bit more life. The morning has 2ft of south swell, and while the period is short, the energy is the highest we've seen in the entire run. The wind will be light and cross-shore, so it might be a little bumpy. The afternoon cleans up slightly but the swell drops a touch. It's not big, but for the first time in over a week, it might be rideable on a high tide. That's your pick, but it's not a classic – it's just the best of a bad bunch. Given the size, it's fine for beginners, but anyone looking for a real wave will be bummed. This spot is sheltered, so it might be a bit softer. Honestly, for most of this period, the setup looks better for a kite than a paddle board. It's a dry spell, but things can change, just don't hold your breath.

Rusty

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