Rhode Island
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Misquamicut, Rhode Island. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with moderate S wind around 10mph.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the NW. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light NNW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Wed, May 13: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 11mph SW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 16mph.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, moderate S wind around 13mph, poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
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Misquamicut is a wide, sandy beach break located along the southern coast of Rhode Island near Westerly, offering mellow and forgiving waves that are well-suited for beginners and longboarders. The beach faces south-southeast, picking up groundswells generated across the Atlantic and locally from nor'easters, with fall delivering the most consistent and powerful surf of the year. Its long, open shoreline and sandy bottom make it one of Rhode Island's more approachable surf destinations, though summer crowds from beachgoers can make the lineup a bit tricky to navigate.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Misquamicut is 2-3ft with a 7.95s swell period. Wind is S at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Misquamicut is 2-3ft, produced by a 1ft SE primary swell at 8s, a 0.7ft SSW wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Misquamicut is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.55s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Misquamicut works best with a SSE swell and NNW 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 Misquamicut. 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.
Misquamicut is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Misquamicut is a wide, sandy beach break located along the southern coast of Rhode Island near Westerly, offering mellow and forgiving waves that are well-suited for beginners and longboarders. The beach faces south-southeast, picking up groundswells generated across the Atlantic and locally from nor'easters, with fall delivering the most consistent and powerful surf of the year. Its long, open shoreline and sandy bottom make it one of Rhode Island's more approachable surf destinations, though summer crowds from beachgoers can make the lineup a bit tricky to navigate.
The prime season at Misquamicut 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 Misquamicut include crowds, strong longshore currents, rip currents, flat summer conditions, hurricane swells. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Misquamicut 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
