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Fair Harbor Surf Forecast, New York

New York

Atlantique Beach3-4+ftPoint O'Woods3-4ftRobert Moses State Park2-3+ft
Fair Harbor surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
4-5ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
7.3s
Wind
25mph
SSW / Gusts 39mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
5.2ft @ 7sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 15-6ft
Poor

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 4-5ft waves. Winds back off through the day and conditions clean up to poor - fair by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|13-25mph SSW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on S swell at 7s and 16mph out of the NE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 21mph, bringing conditions down to poor.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|16-25mph ENE
Fri, Apr 31-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 8mph from the E.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|5-8mph ESE
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Sun
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Fair Harbor Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NNW
Season
Fall

Fair Harbor is a mellow beach break nestled on the Fire Island barrier island off the south shore of Long Island, New York, facing the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The spot picks up south and southeast swells generated by Atlantic storms and tropical systems, producing fun, rolling waves that are well-suited for beginners and longboarders. Its remote, car-free island setting gives it a laid-back vibe, and fall hurricane season swells can push surf quality to a surprisingly respectable level for the New York region.

Strong rip currentsShifting sandbarsFerry traffic nearbyJellyfishCrowded summer beach

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

Fair Harbor Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Fair Harbor?
The current wave height at Fair Harbor is 4-5ft with a 7.3s swell period. Wind is SSW at 25mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Fair Harbor surf forecast?
Our Fair Harbor 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 Fair Harbor?
The current breaking wave height at Fair Harbor is 4-5ft, produced by a 5.2ft S wind swell swell at 7s. 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 Fair Harbor?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Fair Harbor is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 6.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.