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Park Line Surf Forecast, New York

New York

Hither Hills State Park3-4ftNapeague Beach3-4ftAtlantic Terrace3-4ft
Park Line surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
4-5ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
7.85s
Wind
17mph
SSW / Gusts 28mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
6.0ft @ 8sS

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Daily Forecast

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

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 4-5ft. The breeze eases and things smooth out to fair by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s S|14-23mph SW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor - Fair

A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with strong NE wind at 17mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|17-20mph NE
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Sat
2ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Poor

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Park Line Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Park Line is a beach break tucked along the eastern tip of New York's coastline near Montauk, where the Atlantic meets Block Island Sound at coordinates 41.0111, -71.9998. Facing northwest at 320°, this spot picks up a unique blend of south and southeast swells that wrap around the point, producing punchy, hollow peaks best ridden during the fall swell season. The spot's relatively exposed position means conditions can change quickly, rewarding surfers who time their sessions with precision.

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

Park Line Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Park Line?
The current wave height at Park Line is 4-5ft with a 7.85s swell period. Wind is SSW at 17mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Park Line surf forecast?
Our Park Line 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 Park Line?
The current breaking wave height at Park Line is 4-5ft, produced by a 6ft 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 Park Line?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Park Line is Wednesday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 4ft waves, a 8.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.