Fair Harbor 5-Day Forecast Summary
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Fair Harbor, 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 Very Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3+ft waves, moderate SW wind around 11mph, poor conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, gentle WNW breeze, poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on NNE swell at 5s with strong N wind at 19mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3+ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Expect 2-3+ft waves early on ENE swell at 6s.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on E swell at 10s with moderate NNW wind around 12mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.