Panic Point (Weekapaug) surfForecast / Rhode Island / USA

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Panic Point (Weekapaug) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Panic Point (Weekapaug) sea temperature is
21.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Panic Point (Weekapaug) this week:

The surf forecast for Panic Point (Weekapaug) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Panic Point (Weekapaug) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 24) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 19th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 22nd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Panic Point (Weekapaug) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sun morning).

Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SSE
1
SE
1
S
1.7
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.8
S
2.5
SSE
3
SSE
3.5
SSE
3
SSE
2
SE
1.5
SE
1.2
SE
0.9
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
Period(s) (?)131315141616151518181715131212121212121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)16517742663577515171503143045136022703137942268670416219160107967972
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
10
ENE
15
E
15
SE
10
SE
15
E
15
ESE
20
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
NNE
25
NNE
20
E
5
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
30
S
30
SSW
20
SW
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
glassoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:19PM
0.93
5:47AM
0.69
6:21PM
0.94
6:49AM
0.72
7:16PM
0.96
7:41AM
0.76
8:02PM
0.96
8:25AM
0.79
8:43PM
0.94
9:07AM
0.81
9:22PM
0.90
9:48AM
0.82
10:00PM
0.85
10:27AM
0.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:56PM
0.05
11:53AM
0.01
12:55AM
0.02
12:55PM
-0.01
1:44AM
-0.02
1:46PM
-0.02
2:27AM
-0.04
2:31PM
-0.02
3:06AM
-0.04
3:14PM
0.00
3:44AM
-0.02
3:58PM
0.03
4:21AM
-0.00
Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Sunrise--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05
Sunset7:40--7:39--7:37--7:37--7:35--7:34--7:31--
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Rain (mm)
------11----------18-
Temp. °C221819201919212020221921242123232224242324
Feels °C (?)181316171718201815171416201821202121212320
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Rhode Island

  1. weather stationWind Update Onshore wind has changed to cross-on at Panic Point (Weekapaug) (light winds from the ENE at Westerly Airport 5 km from Panic Point (Weekapaug)). 1.0m 4s local chop from the ENE with a 0.3m 11s groundswell from the SE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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Actual: 45 min ago

13 km/h
ENE
Cross-On
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Information about the Panic Point (Weekapaug) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Panic Point (Weekapaug) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Panic Point (Weekapaug) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Panic Point (Weekapaug) 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 (Panic Point (Weekapaug)) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Panic Point (Weekapaug) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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