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Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with 11mph from the SW.
Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with 11mph from the SW.
Best window·Sunday 1PM–4PM·2-3ft·Fair
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3+ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3+ft on SE swell at 6s with 11mph SW winds. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SW swell at 4s with gentle NW breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 6s with 15mph out of the N. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Morning kicks off with 2-3ft on ENE swell at 5s.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 10s with 13mph N winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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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 2-3ft with a 6.4s swell period. Wind is SW at 11mph. 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 2-3ft, produced by a 2.5ft SE wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.6ft 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 Hither Hills State Park is Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 3ft waves, a 6.6s swell period, and conditions rated 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. 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).
