New York
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at K Road for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and very poor conditions with 14mph out of the SW.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and very poor conditions with 15mph out of the SW.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on S swell at 6s with gentle WNW breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 14mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with gentle W breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 15mph.
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 1ft with a 9.15s swell period. Wind is SSW at 13mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at K Road is 1ft, produced by a 1.1ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 0.9ft SSE secondary swell at 6s, a 1.3ft SSW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 6s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
