New York
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at West Dune Rd. for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at West Dune Rd. , New York. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 2ft and mostly very poor with strong SW wind at 15mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2ft with moderate WSW wind around 8mph. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2ft waves and poor - fair conditions with light winds out of the NW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle W breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
West Dune Rd. is a relatively uncrowded beach break tucked along the South Fork of Long Island in New York, facing nearly north-northwest toward the open waters of the Atlantic approaches. The spot picks up swells generated by nor'easters and late-season tropical storms, producing punchy, sand-bottom waves that can offer solid barrels when conditions align. Its low-key access and distance from more popular Hamptons surf zones keep the lineup refreshingly mellow, rewarding those willing to do a little exploring.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at West Dune Rd. is 1ft with a 9.1s swell period. Wind is SSW at 13mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at West Dune Rd. is 1ft, produced by a 1.6ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 0.7ft S secondary swell at 6s, a 1.7ft SW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 West Dune Rd. is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 6.25s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
West Dune Rd. works best with a SSE 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 West Dune Rd. . 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.
West Dune Rd. is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. West Dune Rd. is a relatively uncrowded beach break tucked along the South Fork of Long Island in New York, facing nearly north-northwest toward the open waters of the Atlantic approaches. The spot picks up swells generated by nor'easters and late-season tropical storms, producing punchy, sand-bottom waves that can offer solid barrels when conditions align. Its low-key access and distance from more popular Hamptons surf zones keep the lineup refreshingly mellow, rewarding those willing to do a little exploring.
The prime season at West Dune Rd. 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 West Dune Rd. include strong currents, rip currents, cold water, shifting sandbars, onshore winds. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our West Dune Rd. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
