North Pier (Narragansett) Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.43° N 71.45° W

North Pier (Narragansett) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Pier (Narragansett) sea temperature is
20.5° C
0.3° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, S swell with 27 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Pier (Narragansett) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at North Pier (Narragansett) in the next 16 days are 0.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) 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 1.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 16th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 6s

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


Alright, let’s get real about this forecast. I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watching this stretch of coast for a long time. I’ll tell you what’s on the table, no fluff.

We’re looking at a long, lean 16-day window here. Honestly, it’s a tough run for the North Pier (Narragansett). The first solid wave of the period doesn’t show up until the morning of the 21st of July, and even then, it’s barely a whisper. From now until then, there’s a real dry spell—over a week of flat, messy, or just plain disappointing surf. You’re looking at poor surf conditions day after day with tiny swell and often cross-onshore or choppy wind. The wind is clean at times, but there’s nothing to push it.

The standout moment, and really the only one worth circling on the calendar, is the morning of Tuesday the 21st. We’ve got a small 4ft swell rolling in from the south, with a period of 9 seconds. Combined wave energy is moderate at 205, and the wind is glassy—yes, glassy. That’s a rare treat. The water temp is about 69° which is near normal for this time of year, so it’s not a shock when you get in. The break is fairly consistent and sheltered, but with that tiny south swell, it’s going to be a longboard or a funboard kind of day. The swell direction is from the south, and the optimum is from the east, so it’s not a perfect match, but the glassy wind will make it feel better than it looks on paper. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so on a Tuesday morning with clean conditions, expect a few others who’ve been waiting just as long as you.

By the afternoon of the 21st, the wind swings around to a cross-shore and the waves drop a little, so the window is really just that morning. After that, we’re back to poor conditions, tiny swell, and onshore wind for the rest of the week. There’s a flicker of moderate offshore wind and 3ft swell on the 25th, but it’s still messy and the period is short at 7 seconds, so it’s not going to be special.

The bottom line: if you’re desperate for a splash, the 21st morning is your best bet. For the rest of the 16 days, leave the board in the car and maybe go for a paddle if you’re bored. The setup is just too small and too inconsistent to get excited about.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NW by Thu morning).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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10
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9
0.5
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6
0.4
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6
0.4
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7
0.3
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6
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0.1
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6
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SSW
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0.1
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15
0.4
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5
0.1
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14
0.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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21
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14
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24
27
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Wind (km/h)
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ENE
15
SE
5
NE
10
E
10
SE
10
SW
15
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
25
WSW
35
SW
25
WSW
15
W
20
WNW
10
WNW
10
NW
25
SW
15
WNW
20
WNW
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NW
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:54PM1.25m
6:21AM0.96m
6:51PM1.30m
7:17AM1.02m
7:45PM1.33m
8:12AM1.07m
8:37PM1.32m
9:05AM1.11m
9:27PM1.29m
9:57AM1.14m
10:17PM1.23m
10:49AM1.14m
11:07PM1.15m
Low Tide
10:50AM-0.02m
00:21AM0.02m
11:58AM-0.04m
1:22AM-0.02m
1:05PM-0.06m
2:17AM-0.06m
2:08PM-0.07m
3:08AM-0.09m
3:07PM-0.06m
3:55AM-0.09m
4:02PM-0.03m
4:39AM-0.07m
4:56PM0.02m
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Feels °C
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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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