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Matunuck Surf Forecast

Rhode Island

Matunuck surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
3.25s
Wind
6mph
SW / Gusts 19mph
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
S
Best Wind
WNW
Season
Fall

Matunuck is one of Rhode Island's most beloved surf spots, situated along the south-facing coastline of South Kingstown where it catches South Atlantic swells with surprising consistency for New England. The break produces punchy, powerful beach break waves that can get hollow on the right combination of south or southeast swell and offshore northerly winds, making it a local favorite when conditions align. Its WNW-facing transect means it's well-positioned to pick up energy from both summer hurricane swells and the powerful fall and winter nor'easters that sweep up the East Coast.

Strong currentsRip currentsCrowds on peak swell daysCold waterLocalism

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor - Fair

Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with glassy conditions and poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor - Fair

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on S swell at 8s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

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

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.

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

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s ESE|Calm

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Matunuck Surf Forecast FAQ

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