Surf spot

Ruggles

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Country: USA, North East, Southern New England
Coordinates: 41.4680, -71.2962

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Wind speed (km/h)	9.3	10.8	6.4	7.9	12.4	10.2	8.7	10.4	11.4	13.9	13.8	16.3	14.3	10.3	4.7	0.8	5.2	8	19.1	17.6	18.2	14.3	11.1	10.1	14.6	13.9	12.5	12.6	9.5	12.9	10.6	7.8	9.4	7.6	5.2	3.3	11.5	10.5	8.9	9	9.7	6.2	8.4	17.4	22.7	22.5	21.2	19.6	12.1	11.7	5.7	6.5	5.1	8.6	13.4	13
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Ruggles is a well-known surf break in Newport, Rhode Island, on the southern New England / Northeast US coast. It’s one of the more consistent and respected spots in the region, especially when swell wraps into the area.

Surf character

Type: Exposed rock/reef and beach-break style waves influenced by the rocky shoreline
Wave quality: Can be very good by Northeast standards, with clean, powerful waves when conditions line up
Best swell: Works well with east, southeast, and south swells
Best wind: West to northwest offshore winds are typically best
Tide: Often performs best around mid tide, though this can vary with swell direction and size

What it’s like

Ruggles can produce fast, punchy waves with decent shape, especially during fall and winter storm swells. It’s known for handling bigger surf better than many nearby breaks, though it can get heavy and shallow at times due to the rocky bottom.

Skill level

Intermediate to advanced
Can be challenging and crowded when conditions are good
The spot can be unforgiving in larger surf because of the rocks, currents, and local hazards

Hazards

Rocks and reef
Strong currents and sweep
Can be shallow in sections
Cold water for much of the year, so proper gear is needed

Best season

Fall through early spring is the prime period
Summer can work, but waves are usually smaller and less consistent

Overall

Ruggles is a classic Southern New England surf spot: not a tropical point break, but a rugged, high-quality Northeast wave that can really light up during the right storm cycles.