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Deep Hole Surf Forecast

Rhode Island

Deep Hole surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
3.3s
Wind
5mph
W / Gusts 12mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.5ft @ 8sSE
Wind Swell
1.5ft @ 3sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NNE
Season
Fall

Deep Hole is a lesser-known gem tucked along the southern Rhode Island coastline near Watch Hill, offering punchy beach break peaks that benefit from its NNE-facing orientation and exposure to open Atlantic swells. The spot picks up south and southwest groundswells well, delivering hollow, fast-breaking waves that reward surfers who time the tides correctly. Rhode Island's cool waters and this spot's somewhat out-of-the-way location help keep crowds manageable compared to more popular breaks along the coast.

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Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

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

Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4ft on S swell at 8s with barely a breath of wind. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with calm winds.

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

A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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Deep Hole Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Deep Hole?
The current wave height at Deep Hole is 1-2+ft with a 3.3s swell period. Wind is W at 5mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Deep Hole surf forecast?
Our Deep Hole 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.