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East Matunuck State Beach Events

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Surf Lessons at East Matunuck

East Matunuck State Beach break · Active

The consistent East Matunuck break is a good learning wave -- local surf instructors offer lessons in season. Less crowded than the Narragansett spots.

Big Days

annual
Dec

South County Parade of Lights

Decorated boats parade through the South County salt ponds and harbors in December -- visible from the shore and the waterfront restaurants.

Oct

URI Homecoming

University of Rhode Island homecoming 20 min north in Kingston draws a big South County crowd and fills the local restaurants.

Aug

Charlestown Seafood Festival

The Charlestown Seafood Festival 15 min west -- the best South County seafood event of the year, with local oysters, chowder, and lobster.

see you out there

Confirmed events are dated listings from ticketing feeds and local calendars, refreshed daily. Every week is the beach’s recurring lineup. Times shift and seasons end, so check the venue before you go. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.

Coming up at East Matunuck State Beach: ADELA at Ryan Center, Saturday, Nov 7 at 8 PM. Check today’s water, surf and UV on the conditions page.