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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Hither Hills State Park, 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: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate NNW wind around 9mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate NNW wind around 10mph.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 15mph out of the SSW. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 20mph.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor conditions with strong S wind at 20mph.
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Hither Hills State Park is a scenic beach break on the South Fork of Long Island in New York, tucked along the Atlantic-facing shoreline near Montauk. The break faces NNW into the open Atlantic fetch, picking up south and southeast swells generated by offshore storms, with fall hurricane season delivering the most consistent and powerful surf. Waves here tend to be punchy and short-period, breaking over shifting sandbars that reward surfers who read the beach carefully before paddling out.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Hither Hills State Park is 2-3ft 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 Hither Hills State Park is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.7ft SSE primary swell at 8s, a 1.4ft SSW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Hither Hills State Park is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.85s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Hither Hills State Park 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 Hither Hills State Park. 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.
Hither Hills State Park is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Hither Hills State Park is a scenic beach break on the South Fork of Long Island in New York, tucked along the Atlantic-facing shoreline near Montauk. The break faces NNW into the open Atlantic fetch, picking up south and southeast swells generated by offshore storms, with fall hurricane season delivering the most consistent and powerful surf. Waves here tend to be punchy and short-period, breaking over shifting sandbars that reward surfers who read the beach carefully before paddling out.
The prime season at Hither Hills State Park 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 Hither Hills State Park include rip currents, shifting sandbars, strong currents, cold water, crowded peaks in summer. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Hither Hills State Park 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.
