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Jones Beach State Park Surf Forecast, New York

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Jones Beach State Park surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
6-7ft
overhead
Swell Period
7.15s
Wind
20mph
SSW / Gusts 34mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
7.2ft @ 7sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 316-7ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 17-8ft
Poor

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 6-7ft with 14mph out of the SW. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|10-19mph SW
Thu, Apr 24-5ft
Poor - Fair

Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor - fair with 15mph NE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|14-16mph ENE
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Sat
4ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Jones Beach State Park Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

Jones Beach State Park on Long Island's South Shore in New York is a classic East Coast beach break that picks up South Atlantic swells and occasional hurricane pulses rolling up the coastline. The waves here are typically soft and crumbly, making it a popular learning ground, though fall nor'easters can push solid overhead surf along the sandbars. Its proximity to New York City means the lineup fills up fast on good days, but the wide stretch of beach spreads crowds out reasonably well.

CrowdsStrong rip currentsShifting sandbarsCold water in winterJellyfish in summerHeavy beach traffic

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

Jones Beach State Park Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Jones Beach State Park?
The current wave height at Jones Beach State Park is 6-7ft with a 7.15s swell period. Wind is SSW at 20mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Jones Beach State Park surf forecast?
Our Jones Beach 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Jones Beach State Park?
The current breaking wave height at Jones Beach State Park is 6-7ft, produced by a 7.2ft S wind swell swell at 7s. 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 Jones Beach State Park?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Jones Beach State Park is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 6.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.