Scarborough State Beach surf break

Scarborough State Beach surfForecast / Rhode Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 21 Feb 2026 EST
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Scarborough State Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Scarborough State Beach sea temperature is
2.0° C
(Which is 2.3°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scarborough State Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Scarborough State Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough State Beach in the next 12 days are 4.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Feb 23) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 25th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 25th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 23rd Feb)13ft (4.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough State Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast A heavy fall of snow, heaviest during Sun night. Icy conditions (max 2°C on Sat morning, min -5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, severe gales from the NE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Thu night. Turning milder with moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Wed night, min -7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the NW by Thu morning).

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSE
0.7
S
0.6
SSW
0.5
S
1.1
E
3
E
2.5
ESE
1.4
SE
0.9
SE
0.4
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.6
WSW
0.1
SE
2.3
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.3
SSW
1
S
0.7
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
Period(s) (?)798757111011111061589109881010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)777448275010141584420176451025963269250830214461352273
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
10
ESE
15
ENE
20
E
25
E
60
NE
70
NNE
45
NNW
30
NW
25
WNW
30
WNW
10
W
40
SSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
10
NW
20
ENE
35
NE
50
NNW
30
WNW
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:13AM
0.91
10:44PM
1.06
11:04AM
0.85
11:38PM
1.03
12:00PM
0.80
12:38AM
1.00
1:03PM
0.75
1:44AM
0.98
2:14PM
0.74
2:55AM
0.98
3:27PM
0.77
4:03AM
1.00
4:34PM
0.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:46PM
-0.20
4:27AM
-0.09
4:31PM
-0.15
5:21AM
-0.02
5:24PM
-0.09
6:30AM
0.05
6:27PM
-0.02
8:16AM
0.08
7:50PM
0.02
9:44AM
0.05
9:34PM
0.02
10:49AM
-0.00
10:49PM
-0.02
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sunrise6:33--6:31--6:30--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:24--
Sunset-5:25--5:27--5:28--5:30--5:30--5:31--5:32-
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part cloud
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light snow
heavy snow
mod snow
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light snow
part cloud
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cloud
light snow
mod snow
light snow
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------------2----10---
Temp. °C21-12110-1-2-3-3222310211-3
Feels °C (?)-1-3-6-5-6-15-16-11-11-12-11-6-7-5-4-3-6-5-8-7-9
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Information about the Scarborough State Beach Surf forecast

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

Scarborough State Beach is 4 km (2 miles) from Narragansett Pier. If you plan a vacation in Rhode Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Narragansett Pier. Narragansett Pier has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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