New York
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Hither Hills State Park for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Hither Hills State Park, New York. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 15mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 2ft and mostly very poor with strong SSW wind at 14mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, moderate WSW wind around 10mph, poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on S swell at 6s with 10mph WNW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 16mph from the SW and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate W wind around 8mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 22mph by PM.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Hither Hills State Park is 1ft with a 9.05s swell period. Wind is SSW at 14mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Hither Hills State Park is 1ft, produced by a 1ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 1.4ft SSW wind swell swell at 6s. 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 Hither Hills State Park is Thursday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 3ft waves, a 6.65s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Hither Hills State Park works best with a SSE 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 Hither Hills State Park. 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.
Hither Hills State Park is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Hither Hills State Park 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 Hither Hills State Park include rip currents, shifting sandbars, strong currents, cold water, crowded peaks in summer. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
