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Fair Harbor Surf Forecast

New York

Fair Harbor surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.3s
Wind
23mph
SSW / Gusts 34mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 8sSE
Wind Swell
2.8ft @ 4sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NNW
Season
Fall

Fair Harbor is a mellow beach break nestled on the Fire Island barrier island off the south shore of Long Island, New York, facing the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The spot picks up south and southeast swells generated by Atlantic storms and tropical systems, producing fun, rolling waves that are well-suited for beginners and longboarders. Its remote, car-free island setting gives it a laid-back vibe, and fall hurricane season swells can push surf quality to a surprisingly respectable level for the New York region.

Strong rip currentsShifting sandbarsFerry traffic nearbyJellyfishCrowded summer beach

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair - Good

The sweet spot is around midday — 3-4ft waves, barely a breath of wind, fair - good conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s S|Calm

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Fair Harbor Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Fair Harbor?
The current wave height at Fair Harbor is 1-2+ft with a 4.3s swell period. Wind is SSW at 23mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Fair Harbor surf forecast?
Our Fair Harbor 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.