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Long Beach (West End) Surf Forecast, New York

New York

Laurelton Blvd2-3ftPacific Blvd3-4ftLido Beach3-4ft
Long Beach (West End) surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3+ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
7.2s
Wind
11mph
S / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
5.4ft @ 7sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor - Fair

Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4ft on S swell at 8s with moderate SSW wind around 12mph. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|9-13mph SSW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with moderate NE wind around 12mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|11-12mph ENE
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Sat
2ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Long Beach (West End) Surf Spot Guide

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

Long Beach West End is a sandy beach break offering mellow, rolling waves ideal for learning and intermediate progression. Located on Long Island's exposed Atlantic coast, this spot picks up consistent swell during autumn and winter months when North Atlantic storms generate quality surf. The wide beach and sandy bottom make it forgiving for beginners, though the popular break can get crowded on good days.

Heavy crowdSwimmers in summerJetties and piersOccasional rip currents

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

Long Beach (West End) Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Long Beach (West End)?
The current wave height at Long Beach (West End) is 2-3+ft with a 7.2s swell period. Wind is S at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Long Beach (West End) surf forecast?
Our Long Beach (West End) 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 Long Beach (West End)?
The current breaking wave height at Long Beach (West End) is 2-3+ft, produced by a 5.4ft 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 Long Beach (West End)?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Long Beach (West End) is Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 7.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.