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Point O'Woods Surf Forecast, New York

New York

Atlantique Beach3-4ftFair Harbor4-5ftRobert Moses State Park3-4ft
Point O'Woods surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
7.45s
Wind
24mph
SSW / Gusts 39mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
5.2ft @ 7sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Poor

A slow one — 4-5ft waves and poor conditions with strong SW wind at 23mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|16-23mph SSW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|19-22mph NE
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Forecast Charts

Point O'Woods Surf Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

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.

Restricted accessStrong currentsLocalismRip currentsShifting sandbars

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

Point O'Woods Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Point O'Woods?
The current wave height at Point O'Woods is 3-4ft with a 7.45s swell period. Wind is SSW at 24mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Point O'Woods surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Point O'Woods?
The current breaking wave height at Point O'Woods is 3-4ft, produced by a 5.2ft S wind swell swell at 7s. 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 Point O'Woods?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Point O'Woods is Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 7.85s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.