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Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Breezy Point for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Breezy Point, 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: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions. Afternoon breeze fills in to 21mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with strong SW wind at 14mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 23mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and very poor with 9mph SW winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 17mph by PM.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with moderate WNW wind around 7mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with gentle W breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Breezy Point sits at the eastern tip of the Rockaway Peninsula, where the Atlantic Ocean meets New York Harbor, offering accessible beach breaks with consistent shape-ability from northeast Atlantic swells. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions for learners while the exposed northern orientation captures autumn storms that generate the most reliable waves for the area. This urban beach break attracts a steady stream of local surfers looking for convenient waves just minutes from Brooklyn and Queens.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Breezy Point is 1ft with a 9.1s swell period. Wind is SE at 12mph 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 Breezy Point is 1ft, produced by a 0.8ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 0.4ft S wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Breezy Point is Tuesday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 1ft waves, a 9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Breezy Point works best with a S swell and N 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 Breezy Point. 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.
Breezy Point is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Breezy Point sits at the eastern tip of the Rockaway Peninsula, where the Atlantic Ocean meets New York Harbor, offering accessible beach breaks with consistent shape-ability from northeast Atlantic swells. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions for learners while the exposed northern orientation captures autumn storms that generate the most reliable waves for the area. This urban beach break attracts a steady stream of local surfers looking for convenient waves just minutes from Brooklyn and Queens.
The prime season at Breezy Point 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 Breezy Point include strong currents from harbor/ocean meeting, variable water quality from nearby urban runoff, occasional jetties and structural hazards, crowded with local surfers on good days. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Breezy Point 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.
