Misquamicut State Beach

Misquamicut State Beach is a beach break in Westerly, RI, covered by a free live cam from Pleasant View Inn.

About the Break

Misquamicut is a straightforward sandbar beach break, exposed to south swell and generally more of a summer and fall spot for Rhode Island surfers. As a sand-bottom beach break, it’s generally well suited to longboarders, intermediate surfers, and anyone working on their pop-up — more forgiving than reef or point breaks, without a sharp takeoff zone or fixed hazard.

Surf Etiquette at Beach Breaks

Beach breaks tend to be more forgiving on etiquette than reef or point breaks: because the sandbars shift and there’s rarely one single best takeoff spot, the lineup is usually more spread out and less territorial. Still, the basics apply everywhere — the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don’t drop in on someone already riding a wave, and take a moment to watch the lineup before paddling out if you’re new to it. Every break has its regulars, and a little patience goes a long way.

About the Cam Host

The cam is provided by Pleasant View Inn, an oceanfront hotel at 65 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, Rhode Island, with 112 rooms along Misquamicut Beach, plus an on-site restaurant and bar. Watch Live Cam →

Location & Access

Misquamicut State Beach sits on the Atlantic coast in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island. See the Rhode Island surf guide for the full regional picture →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Misquamicut State Beach surf cam free to watch? Yes — every cam in the directory is free and public, no login required.

Where exactly is the camera? At Pleasant View Inn in Westerly, RI — see the map above.

Are there other free surf cams nearby? Yes — see Nearby Live Cams below.