
Surf Forecasts:
North Pier (Narragansett) surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, S swell with 281 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Pier (Narragansett) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
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34 | 21 | 11 | 12 | 27 | 15 | 23 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 26 | 18 | 16 | 54 | 91 | 281 | 228 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:00PM0.98m | 5:23AM0.76m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:35AM0.22m | 11:59PM0.22m | 11:26AM0.21m | 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 | |||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 18 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 |
34 | 21 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 23 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 26 | 18 | 16 | 54 | 76 | 281 | 228 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 6 | — | SSE 9 | S 5 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | — | SSW 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | E 6 | E 6 |
2 | 7 | 11 | 3 | — | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | 12 | 28 | 91 | 15 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | SSW 6 | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | S 5 | — | SSE 3 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | SSW 6 | — | E 5 | — | — |
— | 18 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | — | 14 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | NE 3 | ENE 2 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | S 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 5 | NE 2 | NE 2 | NNE 2 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 27 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 742 | 8 | 8 | 713 | 10 | 8 | 440 | 8 | 105 | 622 | 4 | 101 | 463 | 340 | 245 | 298 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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Information about the North Pier (Narragansett) Surf forecast
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