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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.
Sat, May 16: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on SE swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 16mph and poor by then.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with gentle SSW breeze and fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Expect 3-4ft waves early on S swell at 7s.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with 11mph from the SW and 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.
Wed, May 20: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor with strong SW wind at 16mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 23mph.
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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 4-5ft with a 9.45s swell period. Wind is SSW at 7mph and conditions are rated Fair. 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 4-5ft, produced by a 2.8ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 0.6ft SW wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Sunday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 4ft waves, a 6.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
