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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.
Sat, May 16: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with 13mph SSW winds and poor - fair conditions. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on S swell at 6s and moderate SW wind around 7mph. Onshore flow builds through the day to 15mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with 13mph E winds.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with moderate SW wind around 11mph. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
Wed, May 20: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on SSE swell at 7s with 12mph from the SW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 17mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
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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 3-4ft with a 9.2s swell period. Wind is SSW at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Indian Wells Beach is 3-4ft, produced by a 2ft SE primary 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 Indian Wells Beach is Sunday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
