Best Time to Surf Narragansett (2026)
Narragansett, Rhode Island — Month-by-month surf guide
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Good
Surfing in March
March
2 of 2 beaches are in peak season right now. Water temperatures range 40-68°F year-round. Peak month: September.
Surf Score by Month
Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.
Monthly Breakdown
January
0
Water temp~40°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0
February
0
Water temp~40°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking2
March
0
Water temp~54°F
Wetsuitspring suit or 3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking2
April
0
Water temp~54°F
Wetsuitspring suit or 3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0
May
0
Water temp~54°F
Wetsuitspring suit or 3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0
June
0
Water temp~68°F
Wetsuitspring suit or 3/2mm
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0
July
0
Water temp~68°F
Wetsuitspring suit or 3/2mm
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0
August
0
Water temp~68°F
Wetsuitspring suit or 3/2mm
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking2
September
0
Water temp~68°F
Wetsuitspring suit or 3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking2
October
0
Water temp~54°F
Wetsuitspring suit or 3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking2
November
0
Water temp~54°F
Wetsuitspring suit or 3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking2
December
0
Water temp~40°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0
Dawn Patrol vs Afternoon Sessions
Dawn Patrol
- Typically glassier conditions before onshore winds build
- Smaller crowds, especially on weekdays
- Water temps at their coolest — plan your wetsuit for the low end (~40°F in winter)
- Best for beach breaks and exposed reef setups in Narragansett
Afternoon Sessions
- Onshore winds can create chop, but swell is often more consistent
- Higher crowds on popular beaches, especially weekends
- Water warms through the day — upper end (~68°F in summer)
- Sunset sessions can be magic when winds die down
Top Surf Spots in Narragansett
Narragansett Town Beach
lower-intermediatecrowded
Peak: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Feb, Mar
Point Judith
advancedmoderate
Peak: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Feb, Mar