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Napeague Beach Surf Forecast

New York

Napeague Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
3.95s
Wind
13mph
S / Gusts 21mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.5ft @ 10sESE
Secondary
0.2ft @ 14sSE
Wind Swell
2.8ft @ 4sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Napeague Beach is a quiet stretch of New York's South Fork coastline tucked between Amagansett and Montauk, facing northwest into Napeague Bay and offering a mellow, protected surf experience distinct from the more exposed ocean-facing breaks nearby. The northwest-facing orientation means waves here are typically small and wind-driven rather than groundswell-powered, making it a calm spot ideal for beginners or those looking for a low-key session away from the crowds. Fall brings the most consistent wind chop and occasional small swells funneling through the bay, giving surfers a rare and peaceful alternative to the busy Hamptons and Montauk lineups.

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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
10s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair - Good

Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on S swell at 8s and barely a breath of wind. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

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

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

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

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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Napeague Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Napeague Beach?
The current wave height at Napeague Beach is 1-2+ft with a 3.95s swell period. Wind is S at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Napeague Beach surf forecast?
Our Napeague 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.