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Coopers Beach Surf Forecast, New York

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Coopers Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
7.7s
Wind
13mph
SW / Gusts 27mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
6.9ft @ 8sSSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 4-5ft and poor with 20mph SW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s S|13-20mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with 16mph out of the NE.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|16-17mph NE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

7s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Coopers Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

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.

Strong windsBoat trafficRip currents during stormsCold water

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Coopers Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Coopers Beach?
The current wave height at Coopers Beach is 3-4ft with a 7.7s swell period. Wind is SW at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Coopers Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Coopers Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Coopers Beach is 3-4ft, produced by a 6.9ft SSW wind swell swell at 8s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Coopers Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Coopers Beach is Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.