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Expect 2-3ft waves early on ESE swell at 6s.
Expect 2-3ft waves early on ESE swell at 6s.
Best window·Sunday 10AM–1PM·2-3+ft·Fair
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Morning kicks off with 2-3ft on ESE swell at 6s.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate W wind around 12mph.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor - fair conditions with strong N wind at 15mph.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3+ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Midday is the call — 2-3+ft waves with 14mph NNE winds and fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 9s and 11mph N winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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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 2-3ft with a 6s swell period. Wind is WSW at 11mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Breezy Point is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.3ft ESE wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.4ft SE secondary swell at 9s. 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 Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
