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Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at West End for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at West End, 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 15mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and very poor with 11mph from the SSW. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 20mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 2ft waves and poor conditions with 11mph SW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 17mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 9mph WNW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 18mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the W. Expect the wind to bump up to around 16mph by PM.
West End is a sandy beach break located at the western tip of Long Beach Island in New York, where the Atlantic Ocean meets Reynolds Channel. The spot faces NNW toward the open water, picking up a mix of south and southeast swells that wrap around the barrier island and produce punchy, often unpredictable peaks. Its unique position at the channel mouth creates sandbar-enhanced waves and occasional rip-assisted paddle-outs that reward experienced surfers willing to read the shifting conditions.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at West End is 1ft with a 9.05s swell period. Wind is S at 11mph 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 End is 1ft, produced by a 1.5ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 1.2ft SSW wind swell swell at 5s. 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 End is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.65s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
West End 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 End. 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 End is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. West End is a sandy beach break located at the western tip of Long Beach Island in New York, where the Atlantic Ocean meets Reynolds Channel. The spot faces NNW toward the open water, picking up a mix of south and southeast swells that wrap around the barrier island and produce punchy, often unpredictable peaks. Its unique position at the channel mouth creates sandbar-enhanced waves and occasional rip-assisted paddle-outs that reward experienced surfers willing to read the shifting conditions.
The prime season at West End 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 End include strong currents, rip currents, channel traffic, shifting sandbars, crowds on good days. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our West End 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.
