New York
Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with strong SW wind at 16mph.
Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with strong SW wind at 16mph.
Best window·Sunday 2PM–5PM·2-3ft·Fair
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with 15mph out of the WSW and poor conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 7mph W winds.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 17mph N winds.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Morning kicks off with 2-3ft on ENE swell at 6s.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 11mph NNW winds.
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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 2-3ft with a 6.1s swell period. Wind is WSW at 15mph. 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 2-3ft, produced by a 2.8ft ESE wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.7ft SE secondary swell at 9s. 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 Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 2ft waves, a 6.3s swell period, and conditions rated 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
