Narragansett Town Beach
Rhode Island
Rhode Island’s best-known surf spot, a sandy beach with gentle, rolling waves that suit beginners and longboarders. Rocky points nearby offer more challenging waves on bigger swells. Fall and winter bring the most surf, along with cold water.
- Break type
- Beach break
- Best for
- Beginner-friendly
- Best season
- August – October (hurricane swells); winter nor’easters for cold-water surfers
- Best swell
- Southeast to South
- Best wind
- North to Northwest (offshore)
- Country
- United States
Know Before You Go
- Cold water outside summer
- Rocky points nearby
- Summer crowds
Spot guides are general information. Conditions change constantly. Always check local rules, talk to lifeguards and locals, and never paddle out beyond your ability.
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