New York
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Coopers Beach for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 2ft and mostly very poor with strong SW wind at 15mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 2ft on SE swell at 10s with 9mph from the WSW. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SSW swell at 6s and light WNW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light W winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 15mph.
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 1ft with a 9.1s swell period. Wind is SSW at 13mph 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 Coopers Beach is 1ft, produced by a 1.4ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 1.6ft 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 Thursday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 2ft waves, a 6.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
