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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.
Sat, May 16: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on SE swell at 9s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 16mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4ft on SSE swell at 7s with light winds out of the SW. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Expect 3-4ft waves early on S swell at 7s.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 10mph SW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 21mph.
Wed, May 20: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 3-4ft waves and poor conditions with 16mph SW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 23mph.
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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 3-4ft with a 9.45s swell period. Wind is SSW at 6mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Atlantic Terrace is 3-4ft, produced by a 2.8ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 0.6ft SW wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Sunday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 4ft waves, a 6.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
