Misquamicut State Beach
Free live surf cam at Misquamicut State Beach, Westerly, Rhode Island, hosted by Pleasant View Inn.
Rhode Island
6 free live surf cams tracked in Rhode Island
About Rhode Island Surfing
Rhode Island's coast, especially around Newport, has one of the longer-documented surf histories in New England. It shares the same general cold-water Atlantic pattern as the rest of the region — nor'easters and fall hurricane swell for the most consistent surf, smaller and calmer through summer.
When to Surf
Real NOAA buoy data shows offshore swell typically peaking around December (averaging roughly 5.4 ft) and easing to its calmest around August (roughly 2.5 ft).
Water Temp & Wetsuit Needs
Water ranges from roughly 40°F in the coldest month to 67°F in the warmest. In the coldest stretch, a thick wetsuit (5/4mm or a semi-dry suit) with boots, gloves, and a hood is standard; by the warmest month, a 3/2mm wetsuit is the standard choice.
Skill Level Breakdown
Of Rhode Island's 6 tracked cams, 5 are beach breaks — generally the most beginner/longboard-friendly wave type. The rest split across 1 point break.
Surf Etiquette
The core etiquette rules are the same on every coast: the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don't drop in on a rider already up, and take a few minutes to watch how a lineup is working before paddling out if you're new to a spot. See each spot's own page for etiquette notes specific to its break type.
Quick Facts
- Cams tracked: 6
- Coastline: Atlantic
- Break types: 5 beach, 1 point
Cams on the Map
Point Judith
Free live surf cam at Point Judith, Narragansett, Rhode Island, hosted by Warm Winds Surf Shop.
Second Beach (Pavilion View)
Free live surf cam at Second Beach (Sachuest Beach) in Middletown, Rhode Island, run by the Town of Middletown. A second, wider-angle view of the beach complementing the Surfer’s End cam.
Second Beach (Surfer’s End)
Free live surf cam at Second Beach (Sachuest Beach) in Middletown, Rhode Island, run by the Town of Middletown. Feed is provided by Surfline but embedded free on the town’s own site with no login required.
Narragansett Beach
Free live surf cam at Narragansett Beach in Rhode Island, hosted by Warm Winds Surf Shop. One of New England’s most consistent beach breaks, exposed to south and northeast swells year-round.
East Matunuck State Beach
Free live surf cam at East Matunuck State Beach in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, hosted by the Ocean Mist. A consistent beach break exposed to south and southeast swells on the RI coast.