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East Beach Surf Forecast

Rhode Island

East Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
2.2s
Wind
14mph
SSW / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.3ft @ 3sSE
Secondary
0.3ft @ 8sSE
Wind Swell
0.9ft @ 2sSSW

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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

The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, barely a breath of wind, poor conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s SE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair - Good

Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on SSE swell at 8s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s 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

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with calm winds.

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

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SSE|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 0-1ft with a 2.2s swell period. Wind is SSW at 14mph. Conditions are rated Very 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.