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Tuckerman's surfForecast / Rhode Island / USA
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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
9.1° 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 Sunday (May 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tuckerman's in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 3rd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 7th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 7th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuckerman's over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Fri 8 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | |
12 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 48 | 36 | 42 | 45 | 197 | 279 | 266 | 318 | 292 | 146 | 303 | 585 | 998 | 869 | 418 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:37PM1.11m | 8:59AM0.91m | 9:14PM1.07m | 9:37AM0.87m | 9:50PM1.01m | 10:14AM0.83m | 10:27PM0.95m | 10:54AM0.79m | 11:06PM0.90m | 11:35AM0.76m | 11:48PM0.85m | 12:20PM0.74m | 00:33AM0.81m | 1:06PM0.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:39AM0.02m | 2:22PM0.03m | 3:15AM0.02m | 3:01PM0.05m | 3:53AM0.05m | 3:40PM0.07m | 4:31AM0.09m | 4:20PM0.11m | 5:11AM0.13m | 5:02PM0.15m | 5:53AM0.17m | 5:47PM0.19m | 6:41AM0.20m | 6:40PM0.22m | |||||||
— | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | |
7:42 | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:49 | |
— | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 13 | 3 | 24 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 15 |
7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | S 4 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 8 | SE 8 | S 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 |
12 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 48 | 3 | 15 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 998 | 602 | 418 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | — | SW 5 | SW 6 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 4 | 13 | 9 | — | 3 | 8 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | — | SSW 10 | — |
8 | 12 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 36 | 42 | 45 | 197 | 279 | 266 | 318 | 292 | 146 | 303 | 585 | — | 869 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 86 | 22 | 85 | 98 | 117 | 2 | 86 | 88 | 1848 | 1906 | 702 | 1538 | 1538 | 1856 | 43 | 1538 | 1165 | 43 | 293 | 86 |
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Information about the Tuckerman's Surf forecast
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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