Rhode Island
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Salty Brine State Beach, 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: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 3-4ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 11mph SSW winds.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 8s and light NNW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the WNW and dropping conditions to poor.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the NNW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 14mph by PM.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with moderate SW wind around 11mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 16mph by PM.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor with strong SSE wind at 14mph.
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Salty Brine State Beach is a mellow Rhode Island beach break located in Galilee, along the shores of Block Island Sound, offering gentle rolling waves that are ideal for beginners and longboarders. Facing nearly due east, the spot picks up southeast and south swells funneling through the sound, producing soft, forgiving waves that break over a sandy bottom. Its proximity to the Point Judith fishing port gives it a charming local character, and fall hurricanes occasionally push in more powerful swells that excite more experienced Rhode Island surfers.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Salty Brine State Beach is 3-4ft with a 8.05s swell period. Wind is SSW at 11mph 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 Salty Brine State Beach is 3-4ft, produced by a 2.8ft SSE primary swell at 8s, a 1ft 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 Salty Brine State Beach is Monday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Salty Brine State Beach works best with a SE swell and N 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 Salty Brine State Beach. 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.
Salty Brine State Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Salty Brine State Beach is a mellow Rhode Island beach break located in Galilee, along the shores of Block Island Sound, offering gentle rolling waves that are ideal for beginners and longboarders. Facing nearly due east, the spot picks up southeast and south swells funneling through the sound, producing soft, forgiving waves that break over a sandy bottom. Its proximity to the Point Judith fishing port gives it a charming local character, and fall hurricanes occasionally push in more powerful swells that excite more experienced Rhode Island surfers.
The prime season at Salty Brine State Beach 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 Salty Brine State Beach include strong currents, boat traffic, rip currents, crowds in summer. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Salty Brine State 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
