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Dunes Park Beach Surf Forecast

Rhode Island

Dunes Park Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
2.45s
Wind
4mph
SSE / Gusts 17mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.2ft @ 8sSE
Wind Swell
1.0ft @ 2sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NNW
Season
Fall

Dunes Park Beach is a mellow Rhode Island beach break tucked along the western shore of Narragansett Bay's outer reaches, facing NNW toward open water and catching southerly and southwesterly swells that funnel through the area. Waves here tend to be small and forgiving, with sandy-bottomed peaks that shift seasonally, making it a welcoming spot for beginners and longboarders looking for uncrowded rides. The dune-backed shoreline offers a scenic setting, and the spot picks up the best energy during fall when Atlantic storm swells push consistent chest-high surf through the region.

Rip currentsShifting sandbarsCold water

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

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

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

Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SSE swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

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

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

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
9s ESE|Calm

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Dunes Park Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Dunes Park Beach?
The current wave height at Dunes Park Beach is 1-2+ft with a 2.45s swell period. Wind is SSE at 4mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Dunes Park Beach surf forecast?
Our Dunes Park 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.