Rhode Island
Best window·Thursday 7AM–10AM·3ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at K38/39, 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 Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on SSE swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Thu, Jun 25: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Expect 3-4ft all day on SSE swell at 8s with calm winds — nothing amazing but surfable. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Poor. 1-2ft waves to start the day on SSE swell at 4s.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on SSE swell at 6s with light S winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sun, Jun 28: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 2ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions.
K38/39 is a lesser-known Rhode Island beach break tucked along the southern coastline, picking up south and southeast swells that funnel through the open Atlantic. The spot produces punchy, hollow peaks that shift with the sandbars, rewarding surfers who take the time to read the banks. Its NNE-facing orientation means it can light up nicely on the right combination of southerly swell and offshore winds, making it a solid find for those exploring Rhode Island's quieter stretches of coastline.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at K38/39 is 3-4ft with a 6.65s swell period. Wind is W at 6mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at K38/39 is 3-4ft, produced by a 1.5ft SSE primary swell at 7s, a 1.1ft 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 K38/39 is Thursday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
K38/39 works best with a SSE 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 K38/39. 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.
K38/39 is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. K38/39 is a lesser-known Rhode Island beach break tucked along the southern coastline, picking up south and southeast swells that funnel through the open Atlantic. The spot produces punchy, hollow peaks that shift with the sandbars, rewarding surfers who take the time to read the banks. Its NNE-facing orientation means it can light up nicely on the right combination of southerly swell and offshore winds, making it a solid find for those exploring Rhode Island's quieter stretches of coastline.
The prime season at K38/39 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 K38/39 include rip currents, shifting sandbars, cold water, occasional shore break. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our K38/39 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.
