New York
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at K Road, 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. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on SE swell at 9s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to poor.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on S swell at 6s with gentle SW breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Mon, May 18: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Patience pays off today — morning is poor - fair with 3-4ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 3-4ft with 11mph SW winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
Wed, May 20: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SE swell at 14s with 13mph from the SW. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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K Road is a solid beach break located on the South Shore of Long Island, New York, near Westhampton Beach, drawing consistent swells that funnel up from the Atlantic. The spot faces NNW into the back bay side, meaning it picks up energy from storms tracking up the Eastern Seaboard and delivers punchy, fast-breaking peaks that reward surfers who know how to read shifting sandbars. Fall is the prime season when hurricane swells and nor'easters combine to produce some of the most powerful and well-formed waves on Long Island's eastern stretch.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at K Road is 3-4ft with a 9.4s swell period. Wind is SSW at 8mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at K Road is 3-4ft, produced by a 2.5ft ESE primary swell at 10s, a 1.8ft SSE 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 K Road is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 6.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
K Road works best with a SSE swell and NNW 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 K Road. 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.
K Road is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. K Road is a solid beach break located on the South Shore of Long Island, New York, near Westhampton Beach, drawing consistent swells that funnel up from the Atlantic. The spot faces NNW into the back bay side, meaning it picks up energy from storms tracking up the Eastern Seaboard and delivers punchy, fast-breaking peaks that reward surfers who know how to read shifting sandbars. Fall is the prime season when hurricane swells and nor'easters combine to produce some of the most powerful and well-formed waves on Long Island's eastern stretch.
The prime season at K Road 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 K Road include strong rip currents, shifting sandbars, crowds during peak swell, cold water in winter, localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our K Road 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.
