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Level 5/10

Narragansett Town Beach

Narragansett, USA

👥Crowded🌀Strong rips

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Narragansett Town Beach is Rhode Island's surfing hub—the Ocean State's most popular and accessible wave, where generations of New England surfers have earned their stripes in cold Atlantic water. The south-facing beach catches hurricane swells and nor'easter energy, producing quality peaks that can rival spots much further south when conditions align. The facilities, parking, and town beach vibe make it easy to access, though the crowd reflects the accessibility. For surfers based in Rhode Island or visiting the area, Narragansett provides the most consistent option.

10-Day Forecast

Today14

Poor

0.4mSSE@8s

10km/h

0.4m@8s

10km/h

Sat15

Poor

0.3mSSE@7s

12km/h

0.3m@7s

12km/h

Sun16

Poor

0.3mSE@8s

12km/h

0.3m@8s

12km/h

Mon17

Poor

1.4mS@7s

26km/h

1.4m@7s

26km/h

Tue18

Poor

0.8mSSE@8s

11km/h

0.8m@8s

11km/h

Wed19

Poor

0.6mSSE@8s

18km/h

0.6m@8s

18km/h

Thu20

Poor

0.5mSE@7s

11km/h

0.5m@7s

11km/h

Fri21

Poor

0.7mSSW@6s

13km/h

0.7m@6s

13km/h

Sat22

Poor

0.4mS@7s

20km/h

0.4m@7s

20km/h

Sun23

Poor

0.4mESE@11s

15km/h

0.4m@11s

15km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 9 km/h · PM 9 km/h

Swell

0.4m

SSE(168°)

Score: 2/25

Period

Short period / windswell

Score: 4/25

Wind

10km/h

NNW(330°)

Score: 25/25

Weather

25°C

0.0mm1%

First light 5:24amSunrise 5:54amSunset 7:46pmLast light 8:16pm

Secondary0.2mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:24am–12:42pm · through highStrike window: 5:31–8:16pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.4–1.4m

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2m1.0

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swell

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tidem

3:10am0.0m

8:54am1.3m

3:30pm0.1m

9:08pm1.3m

3:42am0.0m

9:46am1.3m

4:10pm0.1m

9:57pm1.2m

4:06am0.1m

10:34am1.2m

4:42pm0.3m

4:12am0.2m

11:13am1.3m

6:10pm0.4m

4:30am0.3m

12:23pm1.3m

5:30pm0.5m

5:21am0.3m

1:12pm1.1m

6:21pm0.5m

1:15am0.9m

6:13am0.4m

2:18pm1.1m

9:30pm0.5m

2:30am0.8m

7:10am0.4m

3:30pm1.1m

10:15pm0.5m

3:45am0.9m

8:21am0.4m

4:30pm1.1m

4:55am0.8m

9:21am0.4m

5:16pm1.1m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

3:10 am

Low tide - 0.04m

8:54 am

High tide - 1.31m

3:30 pm

Low tide - 0.07m

9:08 pm

High tide - 1.26m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction23/25

Swell Size2/25

Swell Period4/25

Wind25/25

Raw Score54/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-3

📉 Undersized Swell-10

🚫 Undersized Capmax 30

Adjusted Score46/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score30

🌊 Optimal tide window👥 Summer Break

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSE (165°)
Direction range: 135° - 180°
Size range: 0.8m - 3m
Ideal size: 2.3m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 13s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: NNW (345°)
Offshore range: 305° - 25°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: low to mid
Optimal range: 0.4m - 1.4m

Water temp

14°C

Wetsuit

4/3mm fullsuit

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

7/10

👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds

Access: Town beach with facilities. Parking fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Narragansett Town Beach?

Narragansett Town Beach works best on a low to mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.4m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Narragansett Town Beach?

Offshore wind at Narragansett Town Beach blows from the NNW (345°). Anything in the 305° to 25° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Narragansett Town Beach?

Narragansett Town Beach wants SSE swell (135° to 180°) between 0.8m and 3m, with a period of 13s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Narragansett Town Beach?

The main season at Narragansett Town Beach is Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. A secondary window runs Aug. Hurricane swells and winter nor'easters.