TODAY'S RI SURF REPORT
WAVE HEIGHT
1.6ft
SWELL DIRECTION
SE135.0°
DOMINANT PERIOD
7.0 Seconds
WIND SPEED
3mph
WIND DIRECTION
SW220.0°
TIDES
Next High + 2.4ft @ 10:54am
SURF REPORT SUMMARY
Reporter: Nick Haase
Updated: 26, April, 2024 @ 02:05
Current Observation
Flat surf to round out the week. Not quite rideable, at least this morning. Northeast winds early, switching south by the afternoon Best bet over next few days: Longboards and low expectations for the next few days Water Temperature: 47 Degrees Wetsuit needed: Hooded 5/4 or 4/3 Wetsuit, 3mm Gloves + 5mm Boots
SURF OUTLOOK
3-Day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
1-2 feet / SW winds
Minor windswell expected to kick off the weekend, waves around knee high or so at best. Gusty SW winds expected
SUNDAY, APRIL 28
1-2 feet / SW winds
Knee high conditions continue through the rest of the weekend. Southwest winds
MONDAY, APRIL 29
1-2 feet / Variable winds
Different day, same story. Waves in the knee high zone to kick off the week. Variable winds
FURTHER OUT
Further out isn’t looking too hot either…
Time to dial in the longboard for the season!
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