New York
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Robert Moses State Park, 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: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SE swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 19mph from the S and dropping conditions to poor.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on S swell at 6s with gentle WSW breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on S swell at 8s with light winds out of the ENE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with moderate SW wind around 7mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 3-4ft waves and poor - fair conditions with moderate SW wind around 9mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 14mph by PM.
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Robert Moses State Park on Fire Island, New York, is a classic East Coast beach break offering fun, mellow waves along its wide sandy shores facing the Atlantic Ocean. The spot picks up south and south-southwest swells generated by Atlantic storms and hurricanes, producing punchy shore break and longer rides during fall swell season. Its accessibility via the Robert Moses Causeway and proximity to New York City makes it a popular destination for beginner surfers and longboarders looking to get their feet wet on Long Island.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Robert Moses State Park is 2-3+ft with a 9.35s swell period. Wind is SW at 5mph 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 Robert Moses State Park is 2-3+ft, produced by a 2.8ft SE primary 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 Robert Moses State Park is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 6.15s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Robert Moses State Park works best with a S swell and NNW 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 Robert Moses State Park. 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.
Robert Moses State Park is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Robert Moses State Park on Fire Island, New York, is a classic East Coast beach break offering fun, mellow waves along its wide sandy shores facing the Atlantic Ocean. The spot picks up south and south-southwest swells generated by Atlantic storms and hurricanes, producing punchy shore break and longer rides during fall swell season. Its accessibility via the Robert Moses Causeway and proximity to New York City makes it a popular destination for beginner surfers and longboarders looking to get their feet wet on Long Island.
The prime season at Robert Moses State Park 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 Robert Moses State Park include crowds, rip currents, strong longshore currents, swimmers and beachgoers, jetty near field 5. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Robert Moses State Park 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.
