About This Spot
Watch Hill, Rhode Island (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Rhode Island (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Flat and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With SSE–S–SSW winds, peaking from April to December, Watch Hill, Rhode Island (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
SW to W are the very best directions other directions are very doable. Best wind in spring and fall.
When to Go
Best months: April, May, June, September, October, November, December.
What to Expect
Sail on ocean or bay side.
Wind & Conditions
SSE · S · SSW · SW · WSW · W · WNW · NW · NNW
Best wind direction
SW to W are the very best directions other directions are very doable. Best wind in spring and fall.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Sail on ocean or bay side.
Check Conditions
Live Wind Forecast at Watch Hill, Rhode Island (USA)
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🥾Long walk to the beach
In season (June to August) long walk. Off season medium walk.
Location
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