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East Beach Surf Forecast

Rhode Island

East Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
2.45s
Wind
2mph
SW / Gusts 14mph
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
SSE
Best Wind
WNW
Season
Fall

East Beach is a scenic and mellow stretch of sandy shoreline tucked along the southern Rhode Island coast near Charlestown, facing WNW toward Block Island Sound. The beach picks up south and southeast swells that wrap into the protected bay, producing gentle, rolling waves ideal for beginners and longboarders. Its relative remoteness compared to busier Rhode Island surf spots like Narragansett keeps the lineup uncrowded, making it a peaceful escape during the prime fall swell season.

Strong currentsRip currentsShifting sandbarsCold water

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with barely a breath of wind. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

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

Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on SSE swell at 7s and barely a breath of wind. Size drops off to 1-2ft by the afternoon.

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

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

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

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.

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

Aim for the middle of the day — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 8s with barely a breath of wind. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s ESE|Calm

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East Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

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