Turtle Cove Surf Forecast, New York
New York
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
7.9s
Wind
18mph
SSW / Gusts 28mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
7.7ft @ 8sSSW
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Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with strong SSW wind at 23mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s S|13-23mph SW
Thu, Apr 24-5ft
PoorFirst light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on S swell at 7s with 19mph out of the NE. Swell fades as the day goes on, dropping to 2-3ft by PM.
6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|19-21mph NE
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair
7s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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Turtle Cove Surf Spot Guide
Break
Point
Bottom
Rock
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall
Turtle Cove (Turtles) is widely considered the best wave in Montauk — a powerful right-hand point/reef break over boulders just west of Montauk Lighthouse. When a proper SE swell hits with NW offshore winds, it produces hollow, tubing waves with rides of 50-300 meters. The shallow boulder reef, strong rip currents, and powerful waves make this strictly for experienced surfers.
Shallow boulder reefStrong rip currents around pointPowerful wavesLong paddle outJellyfish
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Turtle Cove Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Turtle Cove?
The current wave height at Turtle Cove is 1-2ft with a 7.9s swell period. Wind is SSW at 18mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Turtle Cove surf forecast?
Our Turtle Cove 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 Turtle Cove?
The current breaking wave height at Turtle Cove is 1-2ft, produced by a 7.7ft SSW wind swell swell at 8s. 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 Turtle Cove?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Turtle Cove is Friday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 4ft waves, a 5.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.