New York
A slow one — 2-3+ft waves and poor conditions with moderate WSW wind around 9mph.
A slow one — 2-3+ft waves and poor conditions with moderate WSW wind around 9mph.
Best window·Sunday 9AM–12PM·2-3+ft·Fair
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 6s with 9mph from the WSW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 7mph from the W.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 8s with 13mph N winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Fair. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3+ft with 14mph out of the NNE. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor - fair with 11mph from the NNW.
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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 2-3+ft with a 6s swell period. Wind is WSW at 9mph. 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 2-3+ft, produced by a 2.4ft ESE wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.5ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 1ft SW wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Sunday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.8s swell period, and conditions rated 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
