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Short-period wind swell or onshore E-SE flow makes the peak fat and messy.
Surf GuideRhode Island
Elbow Ledge
A punchy offshore reef/ledge south of Sachuest Point that lights up on clean S-SW groundswell and holds hollow, fast lefts and rights. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Elbow Ledge in Rhode Island.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationRhode Island, US
Best conditions today
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 7 s
- Wind N 12 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
1.8 ftrising
- Low-0.0 ft
- High3.6 ft
- Low0.1 ft
- High3.5 ft
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Tide and access quirks: the ledge sits offshore of Surfer’s End (Second Beach) so paddling and boat access plus rip lines can isolate riders - expect low crowds but higher consequence if you get pinned.
When a long-period S-SW groundswell arrives with light N-NNW winds the reef produces hollow, surfable peaks across tides.
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