Tuckerman's surf break

Tuckerman's surfForecast / Rhode Island / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 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
9.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) 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 Wednesday (May 06) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 3rd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 3rd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun morning, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SW
4
0.4
SSE
11
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.8
SSW
8
1.3
S
6
1.3
S
7
1.2
S
7
0.9
S
7
0.7
S
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
35
58
53
35
34
23
13
12
13
15
15
3
39
69
46
77
135
157
134
86
44
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
5
ESE
5
WSW
5
WSW
10
NW
15
W
20
W
10
NW
15
SSW
20
S
10
WSW
5
NNE
10
NW
15
WNW
20
SSW
30
SSW
35
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
7:19PM1.13m
7:41AM0.94m
8:00PM1.13m
8:21AM0.93m
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
Low Tide
1:31AM0.04m
1:10PM0.04m
2:03AM0.02m
1:45PM0.03m
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
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light rain
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clear
clear
part cloud
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light rain
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light rain
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
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5:43
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:37
5:37
5:35
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7:39
7:40
7:42
7:43
7:44
7:45
7:45
7:46
1
1
2
2
1
Temp °C
13
9
9
10
10
13
14
13
11
11
10
10
12
12
11
11
11
11
12
12
13
10
7
7
8
8
9
8
9
6
5
7
7
8
9
5
4
2
6
8
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SSW
5
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SSW
4
0.1
SE
9
0.4
SSE
11
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.1
SE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
10
1.2
S
7
0.9
S
7
0.7
S
7
Energy kJ
35
58
53
35
34
23
13
9
6
15
6
3
39
69
46
2
6
2
134
86
44
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
4
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.2
SSW
4
0.3
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
1
12
13
15
1
3
7
23
4
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
SE
8
0.6
SSW
5
Energy kJ
3
1
1
3
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
SW
4
0.3
WNW
2
0.8
SSW
8
1.3
S
6
1.3
S
7
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
10
10
3
1
77
135
157
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
43
4
16
19
19
19
47
22
85
441
66
66
19
0
86
1730
254
43
43
16
593
Best forecast wave conditions in Rhode Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
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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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