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Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Atlantic Terrace for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Atlantic Terrace, New York. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 2–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on SE swell at 9s and glassy conditions. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 16mph and very poor by then.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 2ft and very poor conditions with strong SW wind at 19mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with 10mph WSW winds and poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on S swell at 6s and 10mph WNW winds. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 16mph and very poor by then.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on S swell at 5s with 8mph from the W. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 22mph and very poor by then.
Atlantic Terrace is a sandy beach break tucked along the eastern end of New York's coastline near Montauk, where the Atlantic opens up to expose the spot to long-period swells wrapping in from the south and southeast. Facing NNW, the break benefits from offshore winds out of the south and southwest, which groom the waves into punchy, rideable peaks that appeal to intermediate surfers looking for quality sessions away from the more crowded Montauk lineups. Fall is the prime season here, when hurricane groundswells push consistent energy up the Eastern Seaboard and the summer crowds have thinned out.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Atlantic Terrace is 1-2ft with a 9.05s swell period. Wind is SSW at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Atlantic Terrace is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 0.9ft SSE secondary swell at 6s, a 0.8ft SSW wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Atlantic Terrace is Thursday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 3ft waves, a 6.65s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Atlantic Terrace 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 Atlantic Terrace. 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.
Atlantic Terrace is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Atlantic Terrace is a sandy beach break tucked along the eastern end of New York's coastline near Montauk, where the Atlantic opens up to expose the spot to long-period swells wrapping in from the south and southeast. Facing NNW, the break benefits from offshore winds out of the south and southwest, which groom the waves into punchy, rideable peaks that appeal to intermediate surfers looking for quality sessions away from the more crowded Montauk lineups. Fall is the prime season here, when hurricane groundswells push consistent energy up the Eastern Seaboard and the summer crowds have thinned out.
The prime season at Atlantic Terrace 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 Atlantic Terrace include strong currents, rip currents, cold water, occasional shore break, boat traffic. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Atlantic Terrace 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
