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Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Breezy Point for the cleanest windows.
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with moderate NE wind around 7mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 21mph by PM.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate SSE wind around 11mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
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 0-1ft with a 6.6s swell period. Wind is W at 5mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Breezy Point is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.9ft SSE primary swell at 3s, a 0.9ft SE secondary swell at 7s, a 0.4ft WSW wind swell swell at 1s. 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 Sunday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 2.65s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
