Overview

Fogland is one of the most popular kitesurf spots in Rhode Island, located in Tiverton on the Sakonnet River. This bay body of water is renowned for its reliable wind conditions, particularly the southwest thermals in summer. Fogland Beach offers easy launching and conditions suitable for all levels.

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Spot forecast for Fogland

Sunrise 07:02 · Sunset 17:56

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

Next tides

Low tide Mon 19 · 22:05 · 0.5 m
High tide Tue 20 · 04:09 · 1 m
Low tide Tue 20 · 08:28 · 0.6 m
High tide Tue 20 · 08:47 · 0.6 m

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Fogland: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

325h

in May · 30 rideable days

The spot works year-round: 27 rideable days a month on average, at 15 °C. It peaks in May, with 325 hours of usable wind.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 81%13-20 knots · 19%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 81% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 3 °C. The wettest month is March, with 127 mm.

Monthly averages: Fogland

Monthly averages — Fogland — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	27.0	230 h	3 °C	107 mm
February	26.5	242 h	4 °C	82 mm
March	28.5	309 h	10 °C	127 mm
April	28.5	322 h	13 °C	108 mm
May	30.0	325 h	18 °C	115 mm
June	27.5	280 h	24 °C	66 mm
July	27.5	264 h	27 °C	75 mm
August	29.0	244 h	26 °C	38 mm
September	23.5	186 h	23 °C	28 mm
October	26.0	248 h	18 °C	100 mm
November	27.5	257 h	12 °C	64 mm
December	25.5	218 h	4 °C	94 mm

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Technical details of Fogland spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

On the water

Sakonnet River body of water with flat to moderate chop conditions. The beach faces west, receiving the southwest thermal winds well. Shallow water near the shore. Moderate tidal currents in the river. Good spot for freestyle and progression.

Hazards

Tidal currents in the Sakonnet River. Recreational boat traffic in summer. Very crowded spot – watch out for other kitesurfers. Possible rocks on the sides of the beach. Cold water requiring a wetsuit.

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