New York
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Georgica (East Hampton), 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: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with moderate S wind around 10mph.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on SE swell at 8s — 7mph from the NNW.
Tue, May 12: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 7s and moderate NNW wind around 8mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 7s with moderate SSW wind around 11mph. The S wind kicks in by afternoon — 16mph and poor by then.
Thu, May 14: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 3-4ft with moderate S wind around 12mph. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
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Georgica is a refined beach break tucked along the East Hampton coastline in New York, where a tidal pond outlet and shifting sandbars create surprisingly consistent and punchy waves. The break faces NNW into the Atlantic, picking up south and southeast swells that wrap along the Hamptons shoreline to produce hollow, fast-breaking peaks suited for experienced surfers. Its relatively secluded setting compared to more trafficked Long Island spots gives it a mellower vibe, though it draws a discerning local crowd of East End regulars.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Georgica (East Hampton) is 2-3+ft with a 8.2s swell period. Wind is S at 11mph 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 Georgica (East Hampton) is 2-3+ft, produced by a 3.1ft SSE primary 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 Georgica (East Hampton) is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Georgica (East Hampton) 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 Georgica (East Hampton). 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.
Georgica (East Hampton) is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Georgica is a refined beach break tucked along the East Hampton coastline in New York, where a tidal pond outlet and shifting sandbars create surprisingly consistent and punchy waves. The break faces NNW into the Atlantic, picking up south and southeast swells that wrap along the Hamptons shoreline to produce hollow, fast-breaking peaks suited for experienced surfers. Its relatively secluded setting compared to more trafficked Long Island spots gives it a mellower vibe, though it draws a discerning local crowd of East End regulars.
The prime season at Georgica (East Hampton) 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 Georgica (East Hampton) include localism, strong rip currents, shifting sandbars, sea nettles in summer, cold water in winter. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Georgica (East Hampton) 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.
