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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Park Line, New York. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on SE swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 16mph and poor by then.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 3-4ft waves, gentle SW breeze, fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
Mon, May 18: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Morning kicks off with 3-4ft on S swell at 7s.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with 11mph SW winds and poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
Wed, May 20: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor conditions with strong SW wind at 16mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 23mph.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Park Line is 4-5ft with a 9.45s swell period. Wind is SSW at 7mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Park Line is 4-5ft, produced by a 2.8ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 0.6ft SW wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Park Line is Sunday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 4ft waves, a 6.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Park Line works best with a SE swell and NW 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 Park Line. 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.
Park Line is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Park Line 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 Park Line include strong currents, rip currents, shifting sandbars, boat traffic, cold water. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
