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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Breezy Point, New York. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor - fair with 15mph out of the SE.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on ESE swell at 8s — moderate N wind around 9mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate N wind around 12mph.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 7s with 13mph out of the SSW. The SSE wind kicks in by afternoon — 25mph and poor by then.
Thu, May 14: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with moderate SW wind around 11mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 19mph by PM.
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Breezy Point sits at the eastern tip of the Rockaway Peninsula, where the Atlantic Ocean meets New York Harbor, offering accessible beach breaks with consistent shape-ability from northeast Atlantic swells. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions for learners while the exposed northern orientation captures autumn storms that generate the most reliable waves for the area. This urban beach break attracts a steady stream of local surfers looking for convenient waves just minutes from Brooklyn and Queens.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Breezy Point is 3-4ft with a 8.05s swell period. Wind is ESE at 13mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Breezy Point is 3-4ft, produced by a 1.9ft SE wind swell swell at 8s. 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 Breezy Point is Monday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.4s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Breezy Point works best with a S swell and N 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 Breezy Point. 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.
Breezy Point is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Breezy Point sits at the eastern tip of the Rockaway Peninsula, where the Atlantic Ocean meets New York Harbor, offering accessible beach breaks with consistent shape-ability from northeast Atlantic swells. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions for learners while the exposed northern orientation captures autumn storms that generate the most reliable waves for the area. This urban beach break attracts a steady stream of local surfers looking for convenient waves just minutes from Brooklyn and Queens.
The prime season at Breezy Point 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 Breezy Point include strong currents from harbor/ocean meeting, variable water quality from nearby urban runoff, occasional jetties and structural hazards, crowded with local surfers on good days. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Breezy Point 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
