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Main Beach Surf Forecast, New York

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Georgica (East Hampton)4-5ftIndian Wells Beach4-5ftNapeague Beach3-4ft
Main Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
4-5ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
7.9s
Wind
15mph
SW / Gusts 25mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.3ft @ 8sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 314-5ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 15-6ft
Poor

Midday is the call — 5-6ft waves with 14mph out of the SW and poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s S|12-20mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 18mph out of the NE.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|17-18mph NE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

7s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Main Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Main Beach in East Hampton, New York is a classic Long Island beach break sitting along the South Fork's Atlantic-facing shoreline, offering fun and forgiving waves that attract surfers of all skill levels. Facing northwest at 320°, the break benefits most from south to southeast swells generated by Atlantic storms, with fall hurricane season delivering the most consistent and powerful surf. The wide sandy beach and relatively mellow wave shape make it a welcoming spot for beginners while still offering enjoyable rides for more experienced surfers on the right swell.

Strong currentsRip currentsCrowds during summerLifeguard restrictionsCold water

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

Main Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Main Beach?
The current wave height at Main Beach is 4-5ft with a 7.9s swell period. Wind is SW at 15mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Main Beach surf forecast?
Our Main Beach 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 Main Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Main Beach is 4-5ft, produced by a 4.3ft S wind swell swell at 8s. 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 Main Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Main Beach is Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 4ft waves, a 8.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.