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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.

Narragansett Town Beach surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today3

Poor

0.4mSSE@9s

14km/h

0.4m@9s

14km/h

Wed4

Poor

0.3mS@9s

15km/h

0.3m@9s

15km/h

Thu5

Poor

0.5mSSE@9s

19km/h

0.5m@9s

19km/h

Fri6

Poor

1.3mS@7s

18km/h

1.3m@7s

18km/h

Sat7

Fair

1.3mSSE@8s

9km/h

1.3m@8s

9km/h

Sun8

Poor

1.1mSE@10s

30km/h

1.1m@10s

30km/h

Mon9

Poor

0.8mSE@12s

19km/h

0.8m@12s

19km/h

Tue10

Poor

0.7mSE@12s

27km/h

0.7m@12s

27km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.7mSW@10s

18km/h

0.7m@10s

18km/h

Thu12

Poor

0.3mSE@10s

10km/h

0.3m@10s

10km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 11 km/h · PM 14 km/h · Low tide at 8am (0.0m)

Swell

0.4m

SSE(161°)

Score: 2/25

Period

Short period

Score: 6/25

Wind

14km/h

SW(236°)

Score: 3/25

Weather

17°C

0.0mm15%

First light 5:49amSunrise 6:19amSunset 4:38pmLast light 5:08pm

Windswell

0.4m@3s

Secondary

0.2m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell0.4m @9s SSE in window

Wind14 km/h SW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 10:56am–5:08pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.4–1.4m

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2m1.0

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swell

windkm/h

9g28

13g31

18g27

16g30

11g23

9g25

15g37

19g31

17g32

15g27

12g25

18g38

21g41

20g44

16g35

14g32

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19g46

16g44

11g21

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26g45

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30g48

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13g26

16g27

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20g30

19g37

12g18

11g14

4g8

14g14

11g11

tidem

1:54am0.9m

8:44am0.0m

2:34pm1.0m

9:05pm0.1m

3:05am1.1m

9:40am0.1m

3:24pm1.1m

9:55pm0.1m

3:56am1.2m

10:33am0.1m

4:16pm1.1m

4:43am1.3m

11:20am0.1m

5:00pm1.2m

5:30am1.4m

12:04pm0.2m

5:38pm1.2m

6:06am1.4m

12:51pm0.3m

6:20pm1.2m

6:39am1.4m

1:42pm0.2m

6:48pm1.0m

7:25am1.2m

1:42pm0.2m

7:35pm1.0m

1:15am0.1m

8:16am1.1m

2:42pm0.2m

8:07pm0.9m

1:26am0.1m

8:47am1.0m

2:18pm0.2m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:54 am

High · 0.89m

8:44 am

Low · 0.00m

2:34 pm

High · 1.03m

9:05 pm

Low · 0.12m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction22/25

Swell Size2/25

Swell Period6/25

Wind3/25

Raw Score33/100

Adjustments

🌊💨 Windswell-5

🌊 Tide-1

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-5

📉 Undersized Swell-9

🚫 Undersized Capmax 30

Adjusted Score8/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score8

🌊💨 Windswell🌊 Slightly below optimal tide

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Location & Conditions

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Swell0.4m @9s SSE in window

Wind14 km/h SW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSE (165°)
Direction range: 135° - 180°
Size range: 0.8m - 3m
Ideal size: 1.8m - 2.5m
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

Access: Town beach with facilities. Parking fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Narragansett Town Beach?

Narragansett Town Beach is a beach break in Narragansett, USA, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Narragansett Town Beach?

Narragansett Town Beach picks up swell from the SE round to the S, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSE. That's a tight window, so it needs the swell direction to line up. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 1.8 to 2.5m. Period matters too: aim for 13s or longer, as anything under 9s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Narragansett Town Beach?

A NNW wind is dead offshore at Narragansett Town Beach, and anything from the NW round to the NNE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Narragansett Town Beach?

Narragansett Town Beach is at its best around the low to mid tide, roughly 0.4m to 1.4m on the local chart.

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

The most reliable run of swell at Narragansett Town Beach comes Sep to Apr. There's a second window in Aug too. Hurricane swells and winter nor'easters.

How cold is the water at Narragansett Town Beach?

The water at Narragansett Town Beach averages around 14°C, so you'll want a 4/3mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Narragansett Town Beach good for beginners?

It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. It gets busy (crowd 7/10), so mind the pecking order. Popular spot. Rips on bigger days.