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Hither Hills State Park Surf Forecast, New York

New York

Park Line4-5ftNapeague Beach3-4ftAtlantic Terrace3-4ft
Hither Hills State Park surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
3-4ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
7.85s
Wind
17mph
SSW / Gusts 27mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
6.0ft @ 8sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Poor

Skip the dawn patrol — 4-5ft and poor early on. The breeze eases and things smooth out to poor - fair by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s S|14-22mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on S swell at 7s with strong NE wind at 17mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|17-19mph NE
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Forecast Charts

Hither Hills State Park Surf Spot Guide

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

Hither Hills State Park is a scenic beach break on the South Fork of Long Island in New York, tucked along the Atlantic-facing shoreline near Montauk. The break faces NNW into the open Atlantic fetch, picking up south and southeast swells generated by offshore storms, with fall hurricane season delivering the most consistent and powerful surf. Waves here tend to be punchy and short-period, breaking over shifting sandbars that reward surfers who read the beach carefully before paddling out.

Rip currentsShifting sandbarsStrong currentsCold waterCrowded peaks in summer

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

Hither Hills State Park Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Hither Hills State Park?
The current wave height at Hither Hills State Park is 3-4ft with a 7.85s swell period. Wind is SSW at 17mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Hither Hills State Park surf forecast?
Our Hither Hills State Park 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 Hither Hills State Park?
The current breaking wave height at Hither Hills State Park is 3-4ft, produced by a 6ft 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 Hither Hills State Park?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Hither Hills State Park is Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.