Narragansett is one of Rhode Island’s top surf destinations, offering consistent waves and a welcoming beach culture for all experience levels. From beginner-friendly breaks to more challenging swells, the area’s beaches provide great conditions throughout the season. Local surf shops and schools make it easy to rent boards, grab gear, or book a lesson with experienced instructors. Whether you’re catching your first wave or paddling out at sunrise, surfing here is a quintessential South County experience.

Narragansett Pier — a vast selection of surfboards, wetsuits, and apparel, while offering group and individual surf lessons and equipment rentals.

26 Kingstown Rd, Narragansett | 401-789-9040 | warmwinds.com

 Full-service hub offering top-tier surf lessons, rentals, surf camps, and a retail shop stocked with boards, wetsuits, and skate gear.

74 Narragansett Ave, Narragansett | 401-789-7890 | narragansettsurfandskate.com

Matunuck — local surf shop offering surfboards (longboards, mid-lengths, shortboards), wetsuits, apparel, and accessories as well as surfboard rentals, paddleboard rentals, and ding repairs, serving both beginners and experienced surfers.

920 Matunuck Beach Rd, South Kingstown | 401-783-2566 | surfmatunuck.com

Wakefield — surf shop selling boards, wetsuits, skates, and clothing for surfing and skating.

231 Robinson St, Wakefield | 401-932-6919 | driftsurfshop.com