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Indian Wells Beach Surf Forecast, New York

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Main Beach4-5ftGeorgica (East Hampton)4-5ftNapeague Beach3-4ft
Indian Wells Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
4-5ft
head high
Swell Period
7.9s
Wind
16mph
SW / Gusts 26mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.3ft @ 8sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 315-6ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 17-8ft
Poor

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 6-7ft waves. Winds back off through the day and conditions clean up to poor - fair by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s S|14-21mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with strong NE wind at 17mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|16-17mph NE
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Sat
2ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Poor

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Indian Wells Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

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.

Cold water temperatures in winterOccasional strong currentsBusy beach area during summer months

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

Indian Wells Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Indian Wells Beach?
The current wave height at Indian Wells Beach is 4-5ft with a 7.9s swell period. Wind is SW at 16mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Indian Wells Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Indian Wells Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Indian Wells Beach is 4-5ft, produced by a 4.3ft 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 Indian Wells Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Indian Wells Beach is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 6.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.