Scarborough State Beach surf break

Scarborough State Beach surfForecast / Rhode Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 08 May 2026 EDT
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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
9.4° C
(Which is normal 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 10th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 10th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 10th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough State Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Fri
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.4
SE
9
1.5
S
6
1.3
S
6
1.3
S
7
0.8
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.6
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.7
SE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
ESE
7
1.4
S
5
1.1
S
5
0.7
SE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.6
ESE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
73
21
165
143
181
95
133
125
69
42
77
60
21
14
5
106
65
23
13
27
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
15
SSW
15
NNW
10
NW
15
W
20
N
20
NNE
15
SSW
10
NW
10
S
30
SSW
20
S
30
S
20
S
10
WNW
20
WSW
30
SW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:36AM0.85m
2:15PM0.78m
2:32AM0.84m
3:10PM0.85m
3:30AM0.84m
4:05PM0.94m
4:27AM0.86m
4:57PM1.05m
5:20AM0.90m
5:48PM1.15m
6:12AM0.94m
6:36PM1.24m
7:01AM0.98m
7:25PM1.31m
Low Tide
7:06AM0.14m
7:24PM0.18m
8:04AM0.12m
8:38PM0.16m
9:02AM0.09m
9:54PM0.11m
9:57AM0.03m
10:59PM0.04m
10:49AM-0.03m
11:55PM-0.03m
11:41AM-0.08m
00:48AM-0.09m
12:32PM-0.12m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:33
5:31
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:26
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7:50
7:51
7:52
7:52
7:53
7:54
7:55
7:57
3
17
1
1
11
9
Temp °C
11
12
13
12
14
16
15
13
14
13
12
13
12
12
13
12
12
12
12
13
14
7
7
8
8
13
14
13
9
10
9
6
10
10
8
8
5
7
7
10
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
7
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.2
ESE
9
1.3
S
6
1.3
S
7
0.9
S
7
1.1
SE
8
1
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.6
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.7
SE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
10
0.7
SE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.6
ESE
6
Energy kJ
77
22
21
8
143
181
88
133
125
69
42
77
60
21
14
5
1
4
23
13
27
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
16
0.8
SE
8
0.2
NNE
3
0.1
S
15
0.4
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
S
6
0.3
SSW
3
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
E
7
0.5
SW
6
0.4
SSW
5
Energy kJ
21
5
4
4
5
95
1
4
14
4
3
2
4
4
4
10
1
15
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
7
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
6
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
5
2
15
5
1
11
1
1
9
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
6
1.5
S
6
0.2
N
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
SW
3
0.2
SSW
3
0.7
SW
4
0.8
S
4
1.4
S
5
1.1
S
5
0.8
SSW
4
Energy kJ
73
121
165
1
5
3
1
16
25
106
65
17
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
25
123
25
0
0
0
0
0
29
4
0
4
48
620
632
237
239
48
137
110
Best forecast wave conditions in Rhode Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
3
2
2
2
3
1
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
9
9
5
4
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
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.

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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