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Robert Moses State Park Surf Forecast, New York

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Fair Harbor4-5ftJones Beach State Park6-7ftAtlantique Beach3-4ft
Robert Moses State Park surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
7.45s
Wind
20mph
SSW / Gusts 35mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
5.2ft @ 7sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor

Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with 15mph out of the SW and poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|11-20mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 15mph NE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|15-18mph ENE
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Robert Moses State Park Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
NNW
Season
Fall

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.

CrowdsRip currentsStrong longshore currentsSwimmers and beachgoersJetty near Field 5

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

Robert Moses State Park Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Robert Moses State Park?
The current wave height at Robert Moses State Park is 3-4ft with a 7.45s swell period. Wind is SSW at 20mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Robert Moses State Park surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Robert Moses State Park?
The current breaking wave height at Robert Moses State Park 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 Robert Moses State Park?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Robert Moses State Park 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.