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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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 9s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 26mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 6s with 8mph SW winds. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the NE. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Tue, May 19: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light SW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Wed, May 20: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with moderate SW wind around 8mph.
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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 2-3+ft with a 9.45s swell period. Wind is SW 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 Breezy Point is 2-3+ft, produced by a 1.6ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 0.4ft W 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 Breezy Point is Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 3ft waves, a 9.65s 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
