Best Time to Surf South Kingstown (2026)
South Kingstown, Rhode Island — Month-by-month surf guide
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Minimal
Surfing in April
April
South Kingstown is between peak seasons right now. Expect 2-4 ft waves and 48°F water. 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
Waves3-6 ft
Water temp40°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0
Nor'easters, Narragansett empty
February
0
Waves3-5 ft
Water temp38°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1
Cold water, consistent NE swells
March
0
Waves2-5 ft
Water temp40°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1
Late winter, uncrowded Ruggles
April
0
Waves2-4 ft
Water temp48°F
Wetsuit4/3mm + boots
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0
Spring swells arriving
May
0
Waves1-3 ft
Water temp55°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0
Small but clean, warming water
June
0
Waves1-2 ft
Water temp62°F
Wetsuitspring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0
Summer crowds, minimal swell
July
0
Waves1-2 ft
Water temp65°F
Wetsuitspring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0
Peak summer, mostly flat
August
0
Waves1-3 ft
Water temp68°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking1
Hurricane swells building
September
Peak0
Waves3-8 ft
Water temp66°F
Wetsuitspring suit
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1
Peak hurricane swells, warm water
October
Peak0
Waves3-6 ft
Water temp60°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1
Fall nor'easters, offshore winds
November
Peak0
Waves3-6 ft
Water temp52°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1
Consistent storms, empty lineup
December
0
Waves3-5 ft
Water temp44°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0
Winter sets in, hardcore crew
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 South Kingstown
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 South Kingstown
Matunuck
upper-intermediatemoderate
Peak: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Feb, Mar