Tuckerman's surf break

Tuckerman's surfForecast / Rhode Island / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 12 Mar 2026 EDT
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Tuckerman's surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tuckerman's sea temperature is
2.9° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tuckerman's this week:

The surf forecast for Tuckerman's over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuckerman's in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 18th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 18th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 17th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuckerman's over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast A dusting of snow on Thu night. Freezing level rising with drizzle on Fri night. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Fri night, min -2°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the NE by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Icy conditions (max 12°C on Mon night, min -4°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Mon night, light winds from the SE by Wed morning).

Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
1.3
SSW
1.6
SSW
2.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
1
SSE
1.9
SSE
2.4
S
3
S
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.5
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
Period(s) (?)88986898765781011101010998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1138476511093701006499844342802173215129924502301427952
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
20
WNW
15
WSW
25
SSW
40
SW
40
W
35
WNW
20
NW
15
ESE
20
SSE
30
SE
35
S
40
S
50
S
30
W
30
W
25
WNW
5
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:09PM
0.61
3:49AM
0.69
4:14PM
0.64
4:54AM
0.73
5:15PM
0.71
5:48AM
0.80
6:06PM
0.80
6:32AM
0.88
6:51PM
0.90
7:13AM
0.95
7:32PM
1.00
7:54AM
1.01
8:13PM
1.09
8:36AM
1.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:11PM
0.19
10:48AM
0.19
10:27PM
0.15
11:35AM
0.13
11:25PM
0.09
12:14PM
0.06
12:14AM
0.02
12:49PM
-0.01
12:59AM
-0.05
1:23PM
-0.08
1:43AM
-0.10
1:58PM
-0.13
2:26AM
-0.14
Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise--7:01--6:58--6:56--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50
Sunset6:46--6:47--6:50--6:51--6:52--6:52--6:53--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C51137463018101112541-2-212
Feels °C (?)-1-6-5-4-2-6-3-5-5-51343-3-5-7-6-8-3-3
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The above surf forecast table for Tuckerman's provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tuckerman's can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tuckerman's 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 (Tuckerman's) 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 Tuckerman's 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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