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Fire Island Surf Forecast

New York

Fire Island surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.6s
Wind
17mph
SSW / Gusts 27mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.5ft @ 8sSE
Tertiary
0.2ft @ 14sSE
Wind Swell
3.8ft @ 5sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
NNW
Season
Fall

Fire Island is a classic New York barrier island beach break sitting along the Atlantic-facing south shore of Long Island, offering punchy sandbars that light up with swells generated by Atlantic storms and hurricanes tracking up the East Coast. The spot faces roughly south-southeast, making it highly receptive to groundswells from the S and SE, with fall delivering the most consistent and powerful surf as tropical and nor'easter systems push quality waves into the shore. The remote, car-free nature of much of Fire Island keeps crowds manageable compared to other New York surf destinations, giving surfers a more relaxed vibe amid the striking barrier island scenery.

Strong rip currentsShifting sandbarsCold water in fall and winterJellyfish in summerFerry traffic in navigation channelsLimited access points

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s E|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with calm winds and fair - good conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

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

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

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

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with calm winds.

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

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Fire Island Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Fire Island?
The current wave height at Fire Island is 1-2+ft with a 4.6s swell period. Wind is SSW at 17mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Fire Island surf forecast?
Our Fire Island 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.