New York
The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, 15mph out of the SW, very poor conditions.
The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, 15mph out of the SW, very poor conditions.
Best window·Sunday 12PM–3PM·2-3+ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Flies, 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. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3+ft on ESE swell at 6s with 16mph out of the SW. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SW swell at 4s and light W winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 8s and 15mph out of the N. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3+ft, 7s period, rated Fair. Patience pays off today — morning is fair with 2-3+ft. Winds back off through the day and conditions clean up to fair by PM.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on E swell at 10s with 12mph NNW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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Flies is a sandy beach break on Long Island's north shore, facing northeast toward the Atlantic with a natural NNW orientation that captures winter and autumn swells effectively. The relatively protected beach setup makes it an accessible option for beginners and intermediate surfers looking for mellow, forgiving waves. With lighter crowds compared to nearby famous breaks, this spot offers a more relaxed surfing experience along the northern Long Island coast.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Flies is 2-3+ft with a 6.3s swell period. Wind is SW at 16mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Flies is 2-3+ft, produced by a 2.5ft SE wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.5ft SE secondary swell at 9s. 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 Flies is Sunday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 3ft waves, a 6.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Flies works best with a S swell and NNW 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 Flies. 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.
Flies is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Flies is a sandy beach break on Long Island's north shore, facing northeast toward the Atlantic with a natural NNW orientation that captures winter and autumn swells effectively. The relatively protected beach setup makes it an accessible option for beginners and intermediate surfers looking for mellow, forgiving waves. With lighter crowds compared to nearby famous breaks, this spot offers a more relaxed surfing experience along the northern Long Island coast.
The prime season at Flies 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 Flies include cold water, seasonal currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Flies 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
