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Flies Surf Forecast, New York

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K Road4-5ftCoopers Beach3-4ftWest Dune Rd. 4-5ft
Flies surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
4-5ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
7.75s
Wind
13mph
SW / Gusts 27mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
6.2ft @ 8sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 314-5ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 15-6ft
Poor

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 5-6ft. Wind drops off and the surface cleans up — poor - fair by afternoon.

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

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on S swell at 7s with 16mph out of the NE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

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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Flies Surf Spot Guide

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

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.

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

Flies Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Flies?
The current wave height at Flies is 4-5ft with a 7.75s swell period. Wind is SW at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Flies surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Flies?
The current breaking wave height at Flies is 4-5ft, produced by a 6.2ft S 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 Flies?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Flies is Wednesday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 4ft waves, a 8.15s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.