Sakonnet River Surf Forecast
Rhode Island
Current Conditions
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Spot Guide
Sakonnet River in Rhode Island is a unique rivermouth break where the Sakonnet River meets Rhode Island Sound, producing fun and occasionally punchy waves shaped by the interaction of tidal flows and open-water swells. The spot faces NNW into the river channel, meaning it picks up energy from storms tracking through the sound, and outgoing tidal currents can help groom and hollow out the faces. It remains one of Rhode Island's more off-the-beaten-path options, rewarding adventurous surfers willing to time the tides with uncrowded, quirky waves.
Forecast Charts
Daily Forecast
First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on SSE swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
The sweet spot is around midday — 5-6ft waves, glassy conditions, very good conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.
Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.
Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SE swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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