New York
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·2ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Atlantic Terrace, New York. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2ft waves and poor - fair conditions with glassy conditions.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on S swell at 8s with light WNW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on S swell at 5s with light winds out of the S. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 13mph and poor by then.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2ft and poor - fair with 8mph from the NE.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on SSE swell at 6s with 8mph from the NE. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Atlantic Terrace is a sandy beach break tucked along the eastern end of New York's coastline near Montauk, where the Atlantic opens up to expose the spot to long-period swells wrapping in from the south and southeast. Facing NNW, the break benefits from offshore winds out of the south and southwest, which groom the waves into punchy, rideable peaks that appeal to intermediate surfers looking for quality sessions away from the more crowded Montauk lineups. Fall is the prime season here, when hurricane groundswells push consistent energy up the Eastern Seaboard and the summer crowds have thinned out.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Atlantic Terrace is 2-3ft with a 6.6s swell period. Wind is SW at 11mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Atlantic Terrace is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.9ft SSE primary swell at 7s, a 1.2ft W wind swell swell at 3s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Atlantic Terrace is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Atlantic Terrace works best with a SSE swell and NNW winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Atlantic Terrace. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Atlantic Terrace is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Atlantic Terrace is a sandy beach break tucked along the eastern end of New York's coastline near Montauk, where the Atlantic opens up to expose the spot to long-period swells wrapping in from the south and southeast. Facing NNW, the break benefits from offshore winds out of the south and southwest, which groom the waves into punchy, rideable peaks that appeal to intermediate surfers looking for quality sessions away from the more crowded Montauk lineups. Fall is the prime season here, when hurricane groundswells push consistent energy up the Eastern Seaboard and the summer crowds have thinned out.
The prime season at Atlantic Terrace is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Atlantic Terrace include strong currents, rip currents, cold water, occasional shore break, boat traffic. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Atlantic Terrace forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
