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West Dune Rd. Surf Forecast, New York

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West Dune Rd.  surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
4-5ft
head high
Swell Period
7.5s
Wind
15mph
SW / Gusts 29mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
8.1ft @ 8sSSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 314-5ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 16-7ft
Poor

Midday is the call — 5-6ft waves with strong SW wind at 14mph and poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|10-17mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with 16mph NE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|14-16mph NE
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Sat
4ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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West Dune Rd. Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
NNW
Season
Fall

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.

Strong currentsRip currentsCold waterShifting sandbarsOnshore winds

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

West Dune Rd. Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for West Dune Rd. ?
The current wave height at West Dune Rd. is 4-5ft with a 7.5s swell period. Wind is SW at 15mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the West Dune Rd. surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at West Dune Rd. ?
The current breaking wave height at West Dune Rd. is 4-5ft, produced by a 8.1ft 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 West Dune Rd. ?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf West Dune Rd. is Wednesday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 4ft waves, a 7.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.