Tuckerman's
Newport County, Rhode Island, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.2m
- Period
- 6s
- Wind
- 17 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when Tuckerman's hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · High in 2h135-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/New_York local
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Days 6–10 for Tuckerman's, scored for your board.
About Tuckerman's
Tuckerman's is a reef break over rock in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. It's at its best on swells from the ESE / SE / SSE with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE, around low to mid tide. 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
- Reef
- Bottom
- Rock
- Best tide
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW
- Best wind direction
- N, NNE, NE, NW, NNW
Tuckerman's surf FAQ
Is Tuckerman's good for beginners?+
Tuckerman's is a reef break over rock, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The rock bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Tuckerman's?+
Different days call for different boards. Tuckerman's 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 tide is best for surfing Tuckerman's?+
Tuckerman's tends to work best around low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Tuckerman's?+
Look for from the ESE / SE / SSE 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.