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Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with moderate SW wind around 12mph and poor conditions.
Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with moderate SW wind around 12mph and poor conditions.
Best window·Sunday 10AM–1PM·2-3ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Coopers Beach, 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: 2–3+ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3+ft with 12mph SW winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle W breeze.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 8s with strong N wind at 13mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Fair. Hold off if you can — morning starts out fair with 2-3ft waves. The breeze eases and things smooth out to fair by PM.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 10s with 12mph from the NNW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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Coopers Beach in Southampton, New York is a mellow beach break on the South Fork of Long Island, facing northwest into Peconic Bay and the Great Peconic waters, which means it picks up wind swell and chop rather than classic open-ocean groundswell. The waves here are typically small and soft, making it a friendly spot for beginners and longboarders looking to practice in less crowded conditions than the more exposed Atlantic-facing beaches nearby. Its sheltered orientation and sandy bottom create forgiving, rolling waves that are best enjoyed during strong northwest storm fetch events in fall and winter.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Coopers Beach is 2-3ft with a 6.3s swell period. Wind is SW at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Coopers Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.1ft ESE wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.4ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 1.3ft SSW 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 Coopers Beach is Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Coopers Beach works best with a SE swell and NW 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 Coopers Beach. 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.
Coopers Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Coopers Beach in Southampton, New York is a mellow beach break on the South Fork of Long Island, facing northwest into Peconic Bay and the Great Peconic waters, which means it picks up wind swell and chop rather than classic open-ocean groundswell. The waves here are typically small and soft, making it a friendly spot for beginners and longboarders looking to practice in less crowded conditions than the more exposed Atlantic-facing beaches nearby. Its sheltered orientation and sandy bottom create forgiving, rolling waves that are best enjoyed during strong northwest storm fetch events in fall and winter.
The prime season at Coopers Beach 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 Coopers Beach include strong winds, boat traffic, rip currents during storms, cold water. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Coopers Beach 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).
