New York
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Point O'Woods for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Point O'Woods, New York. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 20mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and very poor conditions with 19mph out of the SSW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 24mph by PM.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 2-3ft waves. The breeze eases and things smooth out to poor by PM.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on S swell at 6s with light winds out of the NW. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor by then.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle W breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Point O'Woods is a semi-private point break tucked along the south shore of Fire Island in New York, offering riders a fun and somewhat consistent wave shaped by its northward-facing geometry catching south and south-southwest Atlantic swells wrapping around the point. The break tends to produce peeling, mid-length rides over a sandy bottom, making it an approachable yet rewarding spot for intermediate surfers looking to escape the more crowded New York lineups. Its access is limited due to the private community surrounding it, which keeps the crowd count manageable for those who do make the journey out.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Point O'Woods is 1-2ft with a 9.1s swell period. Wind is SSW at 17mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Point O'Woods is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.2ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 1.5ft SSW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Point O'Woods is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 6.35s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Point O'Woods 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 Point O'Woods. 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.
Point O'Woods is a point with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Point O'Woods is a semi-private point break tucked along the south shore of Fire Island in New York, offering riders a fun and somewhat consistent wave shaped by its northward-facing geometry catching south and south-southwest Atlantic swells wrapping around the point. The break tends to produce peeling, mid-length rides over a sandy bottom, making it an approachable yet rewarding spot for intermediate surfers looking to escape the more crowded New York lineups. Its access is limited due to the private community surrounding it, which keeps the crowd count manageable for those who do make the journey out.
The prime season at Point O'Woods 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 Point O'Woods include restricted access, strong currents, localism, rip currents, shifting sandbars. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Point O'Woods 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
