Scarborough State Beach surf break

Scarborough State Beach surfForecast / Rhode Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 03 Apr 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
4.6° 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 Saturday (Apr 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s 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 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 2PM. 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 Monday (Apr 06) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 4th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 5th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 5th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 2°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Icy conditions (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min -3°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue night).

Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
E
0.3
ESE
1.8
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
E
0.9
ESE
2.1
SSW
2.4
SSW
1.5
S
1.4
SSW
0.1
E
1.1
SSW
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.5
E
0.5
ESE
0.7
SE
0.6
SSE
0.7
SSE
Period(s) (?)776755688877776644444
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2492491146043339709295250113677468868161318
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
25
SW
25
WSW
20
NE
30
ENE
20
ESE
35
SSW
25
SW
15
WNW
20
W
25
WSW
15
WNW
20
W
35
NW
25
NNW
15
NE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
15
S
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:17AM
0.94
9:33PM
1.08
9:54AM
0.89
10:12PM
1.04
10:34AM
0.84
10:52PM
0.98
11:15AM
0.78
11:36PM
0.93
12:01PM
0.72
12:24AM
0.87
12:52PM
0.68
1:18AM
0.83
1:49PM
0.66
2:16AM
0.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:04PM
-0.02
3:48AM
-0.03
3:26PM
-0.00
4:11AM
0.01
3:53PM
0.02
4:37AM
0.05
4:26PM
0.05
5:10AM
0.10
5:05PM
0.09
5:52AM
0.14
5:50PM
0.13
6:44AM
0.18
6:45PM
0.16
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Sunrise6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--
Sunset-7:12--7:13--7:14--7:15--7:16--7:17--7:19-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----114-----1-------
Temp. °C511131287101111698784-1103712
Feels °C (?)2610913577-12211-5-7-5-5-2310
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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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