Tuckerman's surf break

Tuckerman's surfForecast / Rhode Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 14 May 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
11.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tuckerman's this week:

The surf forecast for Tuckerman's over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tuckerman's in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 15th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 15th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 15th May)3ft (0.9m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuckerman's over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thu
21
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
7
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
S
8
1
SSW
6
0.9
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
S
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
SSE
8
0.8
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
43
149
113
108
61
37
80
73
69
69
32
21
12
14
14
26
24
50
70
47
41
Wind (km/h)
10
N
10
N
15
NNW
5
N
20
SW
25
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
NNE
10
ESE
15
SSE
10
SW
20
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SW
30
SW
15
NW
10
NW
10
SW
off
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
6:59AM1.00m
7:21PM1.27m
7:51AM1.05m
8:12PM1.32m
8:42AM1.08m
9:04PM1.33m
9:35AM1.09m
9:58PM1.30m
10:30AM1.08m
10:54PM1.24m
11:27AM1.06m
11:52PM1.16m
12:25PM1.05m
Low Tide
00:56AM-0.05m
12:40PM-0.11m
1:48AM-0.09m
1:28PM-0.14m
2:41AM-0.10m
2:18PM-0.14m
3:34AM-0.09m
3:10PM-0.11m
4:28AM-0.05m
4:03PM-0.06m
5:25AM-0.00m
4:59PM0.01m
6:30AM0.05m
6:00PM0.09m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:55
7:57
7:58
7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:01
1
2
Temp °C
13
13
14
11
16
16
13
21
27
25
18
17
17
22
23
18
23
21
21
17
21
13
11
11
8
12
11
8
21
25
23
15
14
16
20
20
15
21
17
21
13
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
7
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.9
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
S
6
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.6
S
5
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.9
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
7
0.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
43
149
113
90
61
37
34
73
69
69
32
21
11
14
14
17
9
9
70
47
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.7
S
8
0.8
SSE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
SSE
8
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
21
68
108
42
32
23
21
14
8
12
5
7
4
8
8
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
4
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
3
4
1
5
4
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
4
1
SSW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.7
SSW
7
0.3
E
3
0.2
ESE
3
0.4
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
Energy kJ
20
80
35
38
1
1
11
13
26
24
50
41
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
2
0
0
0
67
43
88
2
2
0
22
593
66
261
152
726
155
261
2
2
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Rhode Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
1
5
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
5
4
6
4
4
4
5
4
5
6
9
9
8
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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 16 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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