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A slow one — 1-2ft waves and very poor conditions with 12mph SW winds.
A slow one — 1-2ft waves and very poor conditions with 12mph SW winds.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Jones Beach State Park for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Jones Beach 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: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and very poor conditions with 12mph from the SW.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with light WNW winds. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Expect 0-1ft waves early on ESE swell at 8s.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, strong NE wind at 14mph, poor conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 10s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 11mph from the NNW.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Jones Beach State Park is 1-2ft with a 6.1s swell period. Wind is SW at 12mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Jones Beach State Park is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.7ft ESE 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 Jones Beach State Park is Sunday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 1ft waves, a 6.5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Jones Beach State Park works best with a S swell and N 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 Jones Beach 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.
Jones Beach State Park is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Jones Beach 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 Jones Beach State Park include crowds, strong rip currents, shifting sandbars, cold water in winter, jellyfish in summer, heavy beach traffic. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. 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).
