Sachuest Beach (2nd Beach) Surf Guide

Sachuest Beach(2nd Beach) in Rhode Island is a fairly exposed beach and point break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the north. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the southeast. Waves at the beach break both left and right and there is a left hand point break as well. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Dangerous rips are a hazard of surfing here.

Sachuest Beach (2nd Beach) Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach and point2fairly consistent
69°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Sachuest Beach (2nd Beach):

The best conditions reported for surf at Sachuest Beach (2nd Beach) occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North.

What's the best time of year to surf Sachuest Beach (2nd Beach) (for consistent clean waves)?

marchBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Sachuest Beach (2nd Beach) with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of March. Clean surfable waves are typically found 5% of the time in March while 8% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 87% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
5%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
8%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
87%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Sachuest Beach (2nd Beach) Location Map

Interactive Sachuest Beach (2nd Beach) surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Sachuest Beach (2nd Beach) is Theodore Francis Green State (Providence) Airport (PVD) in USA, 30 km (19 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Sachuest Beach (2nd Beach) is North Central State (Smithfield) Airport (SFZ), also in USA, 52 km (32 miles) away.

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Sachuest Beach (2nd Beach) Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Monday, 7 July 2025, 23:26 Local Time
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11PM2AM5AM8AM
Wave (ft)
2.5
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4.5
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3
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3.5
S
Period (s) 6 8 8 8
Wind (mph)
10
5
5
5
Wind State on on cross-
on
cross

Swell History at Sachuest Beach (2nd Beach)

Surf stats for Sachuest Beach (2nd Beach), see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Sachuest Beach (2nd Beach)

Wind stats for Sachuest Beach (2nd Beach), see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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