TODAY'S RI SURF REPORT
WAVE HEIGHT
8.9ft
SWELL DIRECTION
SSE148.0°
DOMINANT PERIOD
9.0 Seconds
WIND SPEED
6mph
WIND DIRECTION
WNW290.0°
TIDES
Next Low - -0.8ft @ 01:57am
SURF REPORT SUMMARY
Reporter: Nick H
Updated: 27, February, 2021 @ 10:14
Current Observation
Messy knee to thigh high surf out there this morning, building over the course of the day as new SE windswell fills in. Winds out of the southeast all say, so not looking good for most spots. Could be a few waves around if you can find shelter from that wind. Best bet over next few days: Sunday Water Temperature: 38 Degrees
Wetsuit needed: Hooded 5/4 + 7mm Boots + 5-7mm lobster claws or mittens
SURF OUTLOOK
3-Day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island
Sunday, February 28
3-4 feet + / Light variable winds
Fun sizes southerly windswell fills in on Sunday with waves around the chest to shoulder high mark. Should be a fund day of surf for most of RI. Winds are looking light west all morning, shifting south into the afternoon.
Monday, March 1
2-4 feet / West winds
Fun leftovers into Monday morning right around waist to chest high in the morning, dropping further as the day progresses. Still plenty of waves around, so worth having a look. Winds out of the west 6-10 kts
Tuesday, March 2
1-2 feet / WNW winds
Surf fades out into Tuesday. A few knee to thigh high waves possible early, dropping further over the course of the day. Moderate winds from the northwest.
Further Out
Looking like our next shot of surf will be around mid-week next week. This one too on the smaller side, but could be fun on the right boards.
In the longer range, it's looking like we could see a solid system develop sometime next weekend, possibly stemming from the Gulf.
Still a ways out to make a call, but it's looking like late next weekend into the following week could be solid.
Stay tuned
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