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Mansion Beach Surf Forecast

Rhode Island

Mansion Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
3.7s
Wind
15mph
S / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.6ft @ 8sSSE
Secondary
0.5ft @ 10sESE
Tertiary
0.2ft @ 14sSSE
Wind Swell
2.0ft @ 4sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
WNW
Season
Fall

Mansion Beach is a scenic stretch of shoreline on Block Island, Rhode Island, facing west-northwest into Block Island Sound and offering fun, punchy beach break when south swells wrap around the island's southern tip. The unique geography of Block Island means this spot picks up long-period S and SSW swells that refract around the coast, producing surprisingly consistent peaks with good shape for intermediate surfers. Its relative remoteness — requiring a ferry ride from the Rhode Island mainland — keeps crowds manageable and adds to the adventure of scoring it on the right day.

Strong currentsRip currentsFerry traffic nearbyRocks at edges of beachRemote location limits emergency access

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on S swell at 8s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

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

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on S swell at 7s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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Mansion Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Mansion Beach?
The current wave height at Mansion Beach is 1-2ft with a 3.7s swell period. Wind is S at 15mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Mansion Beach surf forecast?
Our Mansion 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.