When should you surf First Beach today?
There is no good window left today: the next one comes tomorrow, around 6h30, with a 40/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
First Beach surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for First Beach (Rhode Island).
Best score today
—6h30
Now
—10:00
Waves
1.5 m
6 s
Wind
25 km/h
Side-onshore · S
Tide
▼ 04:00 · ▲ 12:00 · ▼ 17:00
range 0.8 m
Light
06:58 → 18:02
Best windows today
6h300/100
0.7 m · 4 s · 29 km/h
7h0/100
0.8 m · 4 s · 31 km/h
8h0/100
0.8 m · 4 s · 30 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 0.4 m · 6 s | 10 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 01:00 | — | 0.4 m · 6 s | 16 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | — | 0.4 m · 6 s | 17 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | — | 0.5 m · 5 s | 18 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | — | 0.6 m · 5 s | 24 km/h · SE | low tide |
| 05:00 | — | 0.7 m · 4 s | 28 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | — | 0.7 m · 4 s | 29 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | — | 0.8 m · 4 s | 31 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | — | 0.8 m · 4 s | 30 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 26 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | — | 0.9 m · 4 s | 27 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 1.0 m · 4 s | 25 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 1.1 m · 4 s | 30 km/h · S | high tide |
| 13:00 | — | 1.2 m · 5 s | 29 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | — | 1.3 m · 5 s | 30 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 1.3 m · 5 s | 31 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 1.4 m · 5 s | 28 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 1.4 m · 5 s | 30 km/h · SW | low tide |
| 18:00 | — | 1.4 m · 5 s | 30 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 19:00 | — | 1.4 m · 5 s | 29 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 20:00 | — | 1.5 m · 5 s | 29 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 21:00 | — | 1.4 m · 5 s | 26 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 22:00 | 25 | 1.4 m · 6 s | 16 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 50 | 1.4 m · 6 s | 12 km/h · NW | high tide |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at First Beach today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 04:00 · ▲ 12:00 · ▼ 17:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is First Beach suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than First Beach.