North Bar Surf Forecast, New York
New York
Current Conditions
Very PoorWave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
7.9s
Wind
18mph
SSW / Gusts 28mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
7.7ft @ 8sSSW
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very PoorNot the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 23mph out of the SSW.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s S|13-23mph SW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
PoorNot the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor conditions with strong NE wind at 19mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|19-21mph NE
4ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair
7s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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North Bar Surf Spot Guide
Break
Reef
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
SW
Season
Spring
North Bar is a rare east-facing reef break on Montauk's north side toward Block Island Sound, picking up east swells that the south-facing spots miss entirely. This makes it a valuable option on different swell patterns than Ditch Plains or Turtles. Best season is spring when east swells are more common, though clean surfable conditions are rare — rewarding patience with quality right-hand walls over the reef.
RocksRip currentsJellyfishInconsistent — fickle spot
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
North Bar Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for North Bar?
The current wave height at North Bar is 0-1ft with a 7.9s swell period. Wind is SSW at 18mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the North Bar surf forecast?
Our North Bar 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 North Bar?
The current breaking wave height at North Bar is 0-1ft, produced by a 7.7ft SSW 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 North Bar?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf North Bar is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 5.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.