2nd Beach
Newport County, Rhode Island, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.2m
- Period
- 6s
- Wind
- 17 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when 2nd Beach hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · High in 2h145-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/New_York local
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Days 6–10 for 2nd Beach, scored for your board.
About 2nd Beach
2nd Beach is a beach break over mixed in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. It's at its best on swells from the SSE / S / SSW with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SSE, S, SSW, SW
- Best wind direction
- N, NNE, NE, NNW
2nd Beach surf FAQ
Is 2nd Beach good for beginners?+
2nd Beach is a beach break over mixed, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for 2nd Beach?+
Different days call for different boards. 2nd Beach handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for 2nd Beach?+
Look for from the SSE / S / SSW with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.