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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
3.8s
Wind
9mph
S / Gusts 22mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
2.3ft @ 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

The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, glassy conditions, poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SSW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on S swell at 8s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

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 3.8s swell period. Wind is S at 9mph. 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.