Rhode Island
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·2ft·Fair
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on SSE swell at 7s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 8s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to poor.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with 7mph SSW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, calm winds, poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the NNE.
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 2ft with a 6.65s swell period. Wind is W at 5mph 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 2ft, produced by a 1.5ft SSE primary swell at 7s, a 1.1ft WSW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
