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West End Surf Forecast, New York

New York

Lido Beach3-4+ftPacific Blvd3-4ftLaurelton Blvd3-4ft
West End surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
7.05s
Wind
19mph
SSW / Gusts 32mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
6.7ft @ 7sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Poor - Fair

Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with 12mph SW winds and poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|10-16mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on S swell at 7s with 12mph NE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|12-15mph ENE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

West End Surf Spot Guide

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

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.

Strong currentsRip currentsChannel trafficShifting sandbarsCrowds on good days

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

West End Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for West End?
The current wave height at West End is 3-4ft with a 7.05s swell period. Wind is SSW at 19mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the West End surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at West End?
The current breaking wave height at West End is 3-4ft, produced by a 6.7ft S wind swell swell at 7s. 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 End?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf West End is Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 7.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.