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Scarborough State Beach Surf Forecast
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Scarborough State Beach surfForecast / Rhode Island / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 25 Mar 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
4.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scarborough State Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Scarborough State Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough State Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough State Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 12°C on Thu night, min -1°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Icy conditions (max 11°C on Tue morning, min -1°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SE by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wed 01 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | |
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 kJ (?) | 4 | 270 | 316 | 965 | 302 | 186 | 93 | 43 | 26 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 284 | 450 | 294 | 128 | 109 | 52 | 109 | 132 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:31AM 0.98 | 3:06PM 0.80 | 3:41AM 0.96 | 4:17PM 0.84 | 4:48AM 0.97 | 5:21PM 0.91 | 5:46AM 0.99 | 6:14PM 0.98 | 6:36AM 1.00 | 7:00PM 1.05 | 7:20AM 1.01 | 7:41PM 1.09 | 8:00AM 1.00 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:17AM 0.09 | 9:20PM 0.09 | 10:32AM 0.06 | 10:46PM 0.06 | 11:31AM 0.02 | 11:50PM 0.02 | 12:20PM -0.02 | 12:44AM -0.02 | 1:04PM -0.05 | 1:31AM -0.05 | 1:42PM -0.06 | 2:13AM -0.07 | 2:16PM -0.06 | |||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wed 01 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:09 | |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | 10 | 6 | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 4 | -1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 3 | -2 | -7 | -3 | -6 | -4 | -4 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 2 | -6 | -5 | -5 | |
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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 16 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.
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