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Tuckerman's surfForecast / Rhode Island / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 22 Mar 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
3.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Monday (Mar 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tuckerman's over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night giving way to a moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Mon morning. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Sun night, min -2°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun morning, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Fri night. Icy conditions (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min -5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 |
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 kJ (?) | 36 | 61 | 93 | 65 | 54 | 40 | 33 | 20 | 23 | 36 | 49 | 36 | 55 | 137 | 507 | 210 | 108 | 43 | 16 | 13 | 80 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:57AM 0.98 | 11:20PM 1.13 | 11:52AM 0.92 | 12:17AM 1.08 | 12:50PM 0.88 | 1:18AM 1.01 | 1:52PM 0.85 | 2:23AM 0.97 | 2:57PM 0.85 | 3:33AM 0.94 | 4:05PM 0.88 | 4:43AM 0.94 | 5:10PM 0.94 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:30PM -0.13 | 5:24AM -0.03 | 5:16PM -0.07 | 6:21AM 0.05 | 6:08PM 0.01 | 8:04AM 0.12 | 7:14PM 0.08 | 10:07AM 0.12 | 8:49PM 0.12 | 11:09AM 0.09 | 10:45PM 0.10 | 11:57AM 0.06 | 11:50PM 0.06 | ||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:05 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 5 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 3 | -3 | 1 | 2 |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | 1 | 6 | -6 | -4 | -3 | -4 | 0 | -5 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -3 | -9 | -3 | -5 |
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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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