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Black Rock Point Surf Forecast

Rhode Island

Black Rock Point surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
3.65s
Wind
19mph
S / Gusts 28mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.5ft @ 8sSSE
Secondary
0.3ft @ 10sESE
Wind Swell
2.0ft @ 4sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Rock
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

Black Rock Point is a raw and rugged Rhode Island surf spot situated on the southwestern coastline near Block Island Sound, where rocky headlands funnel swells into punchy, hollow waves that break over an uneven rock bottom. The northward-facing transect means this spot can pick up residual south swells wrapping around the point, producing unpredictable but rewarding rides when conditions align. Its remote character and technical bottom make it a spot best suited to experienced surfers seeking uncrowded Rhode Island waves away from the more popular breaks.

RocksSharp reefStrong currentsIsolated locationCold water

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 9s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Good

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor - fair at 6-7ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 4-5ft at good.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on S swell at 7s with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 8s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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Black Rock Point Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Black Rock Point?
The current wave height at Black Rock Point is 2-3ft with a 3.65s swell period. Wind is S at 19mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Black Rock Point surf forecast?
Our Black Rock Point 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.