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Breachway Surf Forecast

Rhode Island

Breachway surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
2.45s
Wind
3mph
W / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.2ft @ 8sSE
Wind Swell
1.0ft @ 2sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NNW
Season
Fall

Breachway is a classic Rhode Island rivermouth break located at the Charlestown Breachway, where a tidal inlet meets Block Island Sound. The break benefits from south and southwest swells that funnel through the inlet, producing punchy, fast-peeling waves that can get surprisingly hollow on a good day. Its unique geography creates shifting sandbars that are constantly reshaped by tidal flows, making it a dynamic and ever-changing surf spot along the Rhode Island coastline.

Strong currentsTidal ripsJetty rocksBoat trafficShifting sandbars

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SSE swell at 7s with glassy conditions. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

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

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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s ESE|Calm

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Breachway Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Breachway?
The current wave height at Breachway is 1-2+ft with a 2.45s swell period. Wind is W at 3mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Breachway surf forecast?
Our Breachway 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.