Narragansett Town Beach is a surf spot located in Rhode Island, USA Northeast. The beach spans approximately 19 acres and features a sandy beachfront with some rocky areas. The spot provides both left and right waves. Surfers can expect a beach break over a sand and rock bottom. Wave quality is considered a regional classic, suitable for all experience levels. The beach is known for its regular wave frequency, with wave lengths ranging from 50 to 150 meters. Crowd levels are typically few surfers. Narragansett Town Beach offers surfing opportunities during medium and high tides. It’s important to check the surf forecast and report before heading out. The beach has facilities including pavilions, snack bars, changing rooms, and restrooms. Parking is available in several lots, but fees may apply during peak season. Be aware of potential rips and undertow, as well as man-made hazards like buoys. The spot can accommodate beginners, but it’s known to get big and good, especially during winter, fall, and spring. Low tide conditions may cause waves to close out, while high tide can form nice sandbars. The whole beach is surfable, with more crowded areas near the sea wall. Check your skills before paddling out to ensure the spot and conditions match your surfing level. When the spot is crowded, it’s crucial to respect the locals and follow proper surf etiquette. Nearby surf spots include Coast Guard House, Monahans Dock, Bonnet Shores Point, and Point Judith. The beach provides an important wildlife habitat for certain shorebird species, including piping plovers. Historically, the town of Narragansett acquired the beach area after the Great Hurricane of 1938, and it has since become a popular destination, drawing thousands of visitors annually. Narragansett Town Beach is part of the larger town of Narragansett, which is known as a summer resort area and popular East Coast surfing location due to frequent southerly swells from the Atlantic Ocean. Check out the good surf at Narragansett Town Beach in the next 7 days, the webcams, the full forecast report, or see the spot on the surf map.
Best tide at Narragansett Town Beach
Medium, High (best tide movement: Rising tide)
Check the full tide tableTides have a significant impact on wave quality at certain surf spots like Narragansett Town Beach, causing conditions to vary throughout the tidal cycle. As the tide moves between high and low, the water depth over the seabed changes, affecting how the waves break. At these spots, high tide usually produce softer, slower waves, while low tide can generate faster, steeper waves. Some spots have specific tide stages when they work best, offering optimal conditions only at certain times of the day.
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There are 29 surf spots within a range of 100 km from Narragansett Town Beach. Use this section to find alternative spots that may be less crowded, better suited for your surfing skills, or offer a better forecast report for the next 7 days. Each spot includes detailed surf reports, forecast updates, and webcam views to help you plan. Whether you're seeking less crowded alternatives or simply exploring a region, the list of nearby surf spots is an essential tool.
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