New York
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at K Road, 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: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 3-4ft waves and poor - fair conditions with moderate SSE wind around 9mph.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Expect 2-3ft all day on SSE swell at 8s with gentle NNW breeze — nothing amazing but surfable.
Tue, May 12: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 7s with 8mph from the NNW. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 7s and 13mph SSW winds. The S wind kicks in by afternoon — 17mph and poor by then.
Thu, May 14: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 3-4ft with moderate SSW wind around 13mph. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
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K Road is a solid beach break located on the South Shore of Long Island, New York, near Westhampton Beach, drawing consistent swells that funnel up from the Atlantic. The spot faces NNW into the back bay side, meaning it picks up energy from storms tracking up the Eastern Seaboard and delivers punchy, fast-breaking peaks that reward surfers who know how to read shifting sandbars. Fall is the prime season when hurricane swells and nor'easters combine to produce some of the most powerful and well-formed waves on Long Island's eastern stretch.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at K Road is 3-4+ft with a 8.2s swell period. Wind is SSE at 9mph 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 K Road is 3-4+ft, produced by a 4.3ft 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 K Road is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
K Road 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 K Road. 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.
K Road is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. K Road is a solid beach break located on the South Shore of Long Island, New York, near Westhampton Beach, drawing consistent swells that funnel up from the Atlantic. The spot faces NNW into the back bay side, meaning it picks up energy from storms tracking up the Eastern Seaboard and delivers punchy, fast-breaking peaks that reward surfers who know how to read shifting sandbars. Fall is the prime season when hurricane swells and nor'easters combine to produce some of the most powerful and well-formed waves on Long Island's eastern stretch.
The prime season at K Road 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 K Road include strong rip currents, shifting sandbars, crowds during peak swell, cold water in winter, localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our K Road 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.
