New York
Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with light winds out of the SW.
Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with light winds out of the SW.
Best window·Sunday 8AM–11AM·2-3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Long Beach (West End), 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: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with light winds out of the SW. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SSW swell at 4s with moderate W wind around 7mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 12mph from the N.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 5s with 13mph out of the NNE. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 11s and 11mph from the N. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Long Beach (West End) is 2-3ft with a 5.9s swell period. Wind is SW at 6mph. Conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Long Beach (West End) is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.3ft ESE wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.5ft 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 Long Beach (West End) is Sunday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Long Beach (West End) 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 Long Beach (West End). 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.
Long Beach (West End) is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Long Beach (West End) 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 Long Beach (West End) include heavy crowd, swimmers in summer, jetties and piers, occasional rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. 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).
