TODAY'S RI SURF REPORT
WAVE HEIGHT
3.6ft
SWELL DIRECTION
S 184.0°
DOMINANT PERIOD
7.0 Seconds
WIND SPEED
10mph
WIND DIRECTION
NW 310.0°
TIDES
Next Low - -0.4ft @ 04:19am
SURF REPORT SUMMARY
Reporter: Nick H
Updated: 17, May, 2022 @ 10:36
Current Observation
Knee to thigh high loggin’ waves out there today with occasional waist high sets. Southwest winds all day Best bet over next few days: Logs this afternoon Water Temperature: 49 Degrees Wetsuit needed: 4/3 Wetsuit + 5mm Boots + 3mm gloves
SURF OUTLOOK
3-Day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18
1-2 feet / WSW winds
Surf drops out a bit into the middle of the week, but should still have some rideable waves with the longer boards. Waves around knee high or so, maybe a few thigh high waves early.
THURSDAY, MAY 19
1-3 feet / Variable winds
Minor SSW windswell picks up with waves around knee to thigh high. Could be worth a look with the longer boards. Variable winds
FRIDAY, MAY 20
2-3 feet / WSW winds
Southerly windswell continues to end the week, with surf around waist high. Light southerly winds all day. Worth a look!
FURTHER OUT
Not an epic week of surf, but plenty of waves around.
Also should see some minor windswell expected for the weekend. Looks like solid weather expected for both days.. worth spending some time at the beach and getting a few on the log!
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