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Main Beach Surf Forecast

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Main Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
4.1s
Wind
15mph
SSW / Gusts 30mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.4ft @ 10sESE
Wind Swell
2.9ft @ 4sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Main Beach in East Hampton, New York is a classic Long Island beach break sitting along the South Fork's Atlantic-facing shoreline, offering fun and forgiving waves that attract surfers of all skill levels. Facing northwest at 320°, the break benefits most from south to southeast swells generated by Atlantic storms, with fall hurricane season delivering the most consistent and powerful surf. The wide sandy beach and relatively mellow wave shape make it a welcoming spot for beginners while still offering enjoyable rides for more experienced surfers on the right swell.

Strong currentsRip currentsCrowds during summerLifeguard restrictionsCold water

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 10s and barely a breath of wind. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair - Good

Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on S swell at 8s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

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

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

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

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with calm winds.

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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Main Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Main Beach?
The current wave height at Main Beach is 1-2ft with a 4.1s swell period. Wind is SSW at 15mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Main Beach surf forecast?
Our Main Beach 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.