Rhode Island
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at 2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at 2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach), Rhode Island. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on SSE swell at 6s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on S swell at 8s with light winds out of the WNW. The S wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 8mph SSW winds.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 1-2ft on S swell at 6s with glassy conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the NNE.
Sachuest Beach, known locally as 2nd Beach, is a scenic Rhode Island gem tucked between Purgatory Chasm and the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge in Middletown. Facing WSW into Narragansett Bay's outer waters, the beach picks up south and southeast swells that wrap around Aquidneck Island, producing punchy, fast-breaking beach break waves best enjoyed in the 2-6 foot range. Fall is prime time here when Atlantic hurricane swells combine with offshore northwest winds to deliver some of the best surf the Ocean State has to offer.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at 2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) is 2ft with a 6.5s swell period. Wind is W at 6mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at 2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) is 2ft, produced by a 1.4ft SSW primary swell at 4s, a 1.4ft SSE secondary swell at 7s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.7s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) works best with a SSE swell and NNE winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at 2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach). Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Sachuest Beach, known locally as 2nd Beach, is a scenic Rhode Island gem tucked between Purgatory Chasm and the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge in Middletown. Facing WSW into Narragansett Bay's outer waters, the beach picks up south and southeast swells that wrap around Aquidneck Island, producing punchy, fast-breaking beach break waves best enjoyed in the 2-6 foot range. Fall is prime time here when Atlantic hurricane swells combine with offshore northwest winds to deliver some of the best surf the Ocean State has to offer.
The prime season at 2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at 2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) include strong rip currents, shore break, crowded lineups in summer, cold water, rocks near edges of beach. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our 2nd Beach (Sachuest Beach) forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
