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K38/39 Surf Forecast

Rhode Island

Pilgrim1-2+ftLighthouse (Point Judith)1-2+ftSalty Brine State Beach1-2ftScarborough State Beach1-2+ftDeep Hole1-2ft

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
3.25s
Wind
6mph
SSW / Gusts 17mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.5ft @ 8sSE
Wind Swell
1.7ft @ 3sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
NNE
Season
Fall

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.

Rip currentsShifting sandbarsCold waterOccasional shore break

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 - Good

First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on S swell at 8s with barely a breath of wind. Swell fades as the day goes on, dropping to 3-4ft by PM.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with calm winds.

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

Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 8s and barely a breath of wind. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s ESE|Calm

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K38/39 Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for K38/39?
The current wave height at K38/39 is 1-2ft with a 3.25s swell period. Wind is SSW at 6mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the K38/39 surf forecast?
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.