Rhode Island
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Deep Hole, 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: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 7s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on SSE swell at 8s with light WNW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on SSE swell at 4s. Expect 12mph SW winds by the afternoon.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1ft with calm winds. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Hold off if you can — morning starts out very poor with 2-3ft waves. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Deep Hole is 2-3ft with a 6.65s 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 Deep Hole is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.5ft SSE primary swell at 7s, a 1.2ft WSW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Deep Hole is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Deep Hole works best with a SSW 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 Deep Hole. 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.
Deep Hole is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Deep Hole 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 Deep Hole include strong currents, rip currents, cold water, shore break. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
