New York
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.
Sat, May 16: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on ESE swell at 10s with calm winds. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 16mph and poor by then.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on SSW swell at 6s and light SW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on S swell at 7s with 8mph ENE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SE swell at 9s with 8mph from the SW. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 14mph and poor by then.
Wed, May 20: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on SE swell at 13s with moderate SW wind around 9mph. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 15mph and poor by then.
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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 3-4ft with a 9.35s swell period. Wind is SW at 7mph 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 West Dune Rd. is 3-4ft, produced by a 3.2ft ESE primary swell at 10s, a 2ft SSE secondary swell at 8s, a 0.5ft SW tertiary 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 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 6.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
