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Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Indian Wells Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Indian Wells Beach, 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: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 15mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 2ft and very poor with strong SW wind at 15mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on SE swell at 10s with 16mph SW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with gentle WNW breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on S swell at 5s with gentle W breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 17mph from the SW and dropping conditions to very poor.
Indian Wells Beach is a sandy beach break on Long Island's North Shore that catches northeast Atlantic swells and nor'easters during fall and winter months. The beach's northwest-facing orientation makes it ideal for capturing swell energy while offshore southwest winds help shape the waves into clean, organized peaks. This mellow, welcoming break offers small to medium waves perfect for learning, with the sandy bottom providing soft landings and forgiving conditions.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Indian Wells Beach is 1ft with a 9.15s swell period. Wind is SSW at 15mph 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 Indian Wells Beach is 1ft, produced by a 1ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 1.2ft SSW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Indian Wells Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 6.85s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Indian Wells Beach works best with a SE swell and NW 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 Indian Wells Beach. 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.
Indian Wells Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Indian Wells Beach is a sandy beach break on Long Island's North Shore that catches northeast Atlantic swells and nor'easters during fall and winter months. The beach's northwest-facing orientation makes it ideal for capturing swell energy while offshore southwest winds help shape the waves into clean, organized peaks. This mellow, welcoming break offers small to medium waves perfect for learning, with the sandy bottom providing soft landings and forgiving conditions.
The prime season at Indian Wells Beach 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 Indian Wells Beach include cold water temperatures in winter, occasional strong currents, busy beach area during summer months. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Indian Wells Beach 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.
