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Fire Island Surf Forecast, New York

New York

Mastic Beach4-5ftCupsogue4-5ftWest Dune Rd. 4-5ft
Fire Island surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
3-4+ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
7.3s
Wind
19mph
SSW / Gusts 32mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
7.4ft @ 7sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 3-4ft. Wind drops off and the surface cleans up — poor - fair by afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|9-18mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 15mph NE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|15-16mph NE
Fri, Apr 31-2ft
Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with moderate E wind around 9mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s E|5-9mph ESE
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Sun
4ft
Swell building Sun, Apr 5Poor

7s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Fire Island Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
NNW
Season
Fall

Fire Island is a classic New York barrier island beach break sitting along the Atlantic-facing south shore of Long Island, offering punchy sandbars that light up with swells generated by Atlantic storms and hurricanes tracking up the East Coast. The spot faces roughly south-southeast, making it highly receptive to groundswells from the S and SE, with fall delivering the most consistent and powerful surf as tropical and nor'easter systems push quality waves into the shore. The remote, car-free nature of much of Fire Island keeps crowds manageable compared to other New York surf destinations, giving surfers a more relaxed vibe amid the striking barrier island scenery.

Strong rip currentsShifting sandbarsCold water in fall and winterJellyfish in summerFerry traffic in navigation channelsLimited access points

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

Fire Island Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Fire Island?
The current wave height at Fire Island is 3-4+ft with a 7.3s swell period. Wind is SSW at 19mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Fire Island surf forecast?
Our Fire Island 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 Fire Island?
The current breaking wave height at Fire Island is 3-4+ft, produced by a 7.4ft 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 Fire Island?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Fire Island is Wednesday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.