Surf spot

Point Judith Lighthouse

Forecast conditions and map view for Point Judith Lighthouse in USA, North East, Southern New England. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, North East, Southern New England
Coordinates: 41.3594, -71.4854

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Wave period (s)	4.9	5	5.1	5	5	5	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.3	4.8	4.7	4.7	4.6	4.5	4.5	4.3	4.3	6.8	3.6	3.7	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	4	3.9	4.4	5	5.2	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.3	4.3	3.7	3	4.9	3.1	3	3	3	5.6	5.7	4.8	5	5	5.2	5	5.1	5.3	5.5	4.2	3.2	3.1
Wave energy (kJ)	46	39	33	26	23	19	18	19	19	17	14	11	9	7	6	6	4	4	8	5	14	12	13	13	13	12	10	15	20	19	17	15	13	11	9	5	5	2	4	3	2	2	1	3	3	5	6	7	7	6	6	6	8	6	6	4
Wind speed (km/h)	13.5	10.7	11.4	11.5	9.4	12	12	12	7.6	9.9	10.7	11.5	12.2	11.6	8.6	11.4	14.8	10.9	11.3	6.6	4	6.5	10	9	10.9	12.3	11	12.6	15.3	0.8	5.2	14.8	13.8	13.7	13.3	10.6	11.3	12.1	16.6	18.6	18.7	16.3	15	20.5	21.9	18.4	15.1	11.8	11.8	9.2	8.1	11.5	8.7	22.5	26.1	22.3
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Point Judith Lighthouse is a classic Southern New England reef/point-style surf spot located in Narragansett, Rhode Island, near the entrance to Narragansett Bay. It’s one of the better-known breaks in the region and can produce quality surf when the conditions line up.

Spot type

Reef / point / exposed coastal break
Best on the right swell and wind combo
Can offer long, organized lines compared with more windblown beach breaks in the area

Wave characteristics

Often powerful and punchy for New England
Can provide clean, peeling waves on favorable days
Usually works best on medium to larger swells
Can get fast and hollow when the swell is solid

Best conditions

Swell: East to southeast swell is commonly favorable
Wind: Offshore or light winds from the west/northwest tend to improve shape
Tide: Tidal influence can be important; the best tide depends on the exact section, but mid to incoming tide is often a good starting point

Crowd and vibe

Popular with local surfers, especially when conditions are good
Can be competitive due to its reputation and quality relative to the region
Respect for locals and awareness of the lineup are important

Hazards and considerations

Reef/rocky bottom: watch for shallow areas and possible fins-to-reef contact
Strong currents and shifting sand/reef exposure can make paddling out tricky
Winter surf can be heavy, cold, and demanding
Crowds, fishermen, and boat traffic may also be factors near the lighthouse area

Overall

Point Judith Lighthouse is considered a standout Southern New England surf location that can deliver some of the region’s best waves, especially during clean fall and winter swells. It’s not a beginner-friendly spot, but experienced surfers can score quality rides there when everything aligns.