East State Beach Surf Forecast
Rhode Island
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East State Beach is a mellow Rhode Island shoreline break situated along the western shores of Narragansett Bay, picking up swells that funnel in from the south and southeast through the bay's open approach. The waves here tend to be smaller and slower than exposed ocean-facing beaches, making it a friendly spot for beginners and longboarders looking to log easy rides. Fall brings the most consistent energy as passing Atlantic systems push swell into the area, though the sheltered orientation keeps conditions manageable even on bigger days.
Forecast Charts
Daily Forecast
Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SE swell at 8s and barely a breath of wind. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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.
Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with calm winds.
A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.
Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds.
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