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South Shore Beach Surf Forecast

Rhode Island

South Shore Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
3.95s
Wind
15mph
SSW / Gusts 27mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
2.2ft @ 4sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

South Shore Beach is a mellow Rhode Island beachbreak situated along the sheltered southwestern coastline near Narragansett Bay's outer reaches, offering forgiving waves that work well for newer surfers and longboarders. The NW-facing transect means the spot is partially sheltered from dominant south swells, so it tends to pick up more angular SSE to ESE energy that wraps around the shoreline, producing slower, crumbling waves ideal for progression. Fall brings the best combination of hurricane-season groundswell, thinning crowds, and favorable wind patterns to this charming stretch of Rhode Island coast.

Rip currentsSeasonal jellyfishSwimmers in summerInconsistent swell

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s S|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair - Good

Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on SSW swell at 8s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
6s S|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

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
6s SSW|Calm

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South Shore Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for South Shore Beach?
The current wave height at South Shore Beach is 1-2+ft with a 3.95s swell period. Wind is SSW at 15mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the South Shore Beach surf forecast?
Our South Shore 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.