Second Beach (Sachuest) is a long, southwest-facing sandbar that can punch up hollow, rideable peaks on south-to-southwest groundswells while crowds concentrate at “Surfer’s End.” Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for 2nd Beach in Rhode Island.
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The Wave
The beach swings best to southerly and south-west groundswells with light N-NNE offshore winds.
It works across most tides but often tidier on the mid-to-high run-in.
Lineup Guide
Surfer’s End (the western tip) concentrates peaks and can be busy and punchy - expect stronger currents and swift closeouts on bigger days.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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