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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

Today5

Poor

0.9mS@7s

11km/h

0.9m@7s

11km/h

Thu6

Poor

0.7mSSE@7s

11km/h

0.7m@7s

11km/h

Fri7

Poor

0.9mS@7s

17km/h

0.9m@7s

17km/h

Sat8

Poor

0.8mS@7s

17km/h

0.8m@7s

17km/h

Sun9

Poor

1.0mS@7s

15km/h

1.0m@7s

15km/h

Mon10

Poor

0.6mS@7s

10km/h

0.6m@7s

10km/h

Tue11

Poor

0.5mS@7s

17km/h

0.5m@7s

17km/h

Wed12

Poor

0.9mSSW@6s

11km/h

0.9m@6s

11km/h

Thu13

Poor

0.5mSSW@7s

13km/h

0.5m@7s

13km/h

Fri14

Poor

0.6mS@11s

31km/h

0.6m@11s

31km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 6 km/h · PM 12 km/h · Low tide at 5am (0.0m)

Swell

0.9m

S(169°)

Score: 9/25

Period

Short period / windswell

Score: 2/25

Wind

11km/h

SW(222°)

Score: 8/25

Weather

24°C

0.0mm23%

First light 5:15amSunrise 5:45amSunset 7:58pmLast light 8:28pm

Secondary0.1mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 9:00am–4:47pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.4–1.4m

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2m1.0

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swell

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tidem

5:48am0.0m

12:22pm1.1m

6:40pm0.2m

12:36am0.9m

6:48am0.1m

1:26pm1.1m

8:00pm0.3m

1:37am0.9m

7:50am0.1m

2:30pm1.2m

9:38pm0.3m

2:40am0.9m

9:04am0.1m

3:50pm1.2m

4:16am0.9m

10:12am0.1m

5:08pm1.3m

5:30am1.0m

11:30am0.1m

6:02pm1.4m

12:51am0.1m

6:30am1.2m

12:42pm0.1m

6:50pm1.4m

1:43am0.0m

7:17am1.3m

1:50pm0.1m

7:40pm1.4m

2:30am0.0m

8:08am1.3m

2:41pm0.0m

8:26pm1.4m

3:06am0.0m

9:00am1.3m

3:30pm0.1m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

5:48 am

Low tide - 0.03m

12:22 pm

High tide - 1.08m

6:40 pm

Low tide - 0.20m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction22/25

Swell Size9/25

Swell Period2/25

Wind8/25

Raw Score41/100

Adjustments

🤢 Wind History-7

🌊 Tide+1

💨 Gusty Wind-3

📉 Undersized Swell-8

Adjusted Score24/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score24

🤢 Morning Sickness🌊 Partly in the 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.