🇺🇸 MONTAUK, NEW YORK
Montauk
The End — New York's best and most famous surf destination
SMALL
Live Conditions
Conditions Summary
Small 2.1ft surf — but short 6s period indicates wind swell, expect choppy conditions — from a workable direction — 5mph onshore wind roughing up the surface — Note: this is outside the peak season for this spot
HIGH CONFIDENCEFresh buoy data + calibrated transformation
Why it's SMALL
Swell Direction
Primary swell is 155° — matches the ideal 150° window for this spot
Swell Period
7s — this is wind chop, not groundswell. Waves will be weak and disorganized.
Wind
5mph onshore — light but will soften wave shape
Tide
High tide — some spots get mushy at peak high
Season
June is off-season — rare for this spot to get quality waves
Data Confidence
Fresh buoy data with calibrated coastal transformation
At the Break
2.1ft
HIGH CONFIDENCE
Fresh buoy data + calibrated transformation
Period
7s
✗ Wind swell
Wind
5mph
S
ONSHORE
Water
62°F
3/2 wetsuit
Live Buoy 44097
2.0ft
7s
33 min ago
Tide
HIGH TIDE
2.8ft
Next low: in 6 hr 1 min
Swell Direction
70%
Wind Direction
5%
Primary Swell
1.4ft @ 4.3s
S 191°
Secondary Swell
0.7ft @ 7.8s
SE 130°
10 Day Outlook
3.9ft
TODAY
Jun 14
(7s)
4.0ft
TMRW
Jun 15
(7s)
2.7ft
TUE
Jun 16
(7s)
2.1ft
WED
Jun 17
(7s)
4.7ft
THU
Jun 18
(7s)
4.0ft
FRI
Jun 19
(8s)
3.3ft
SAT
Jun 20
(8s)
2.8ft
SUN
Jun 21
(7s)
5.8ft
MON
Jun 22
(7s)
3.0ft
TUE
Jun 23
(7s)
Best this week: THU Jun 18 — 4.7ft
Best next week: MON Jun 22 — 5.8ft
Incoming Swell Events
Day 9
moderate
Swell building to 5.8ft @ 7s
Model Breakdown
ECMWF (45%)1.6ft
ICON (35%)1.8ft
GFS (20%)1.6ft
Model confidence95%
Updated every 30 mins · Open-Meteo ECMWF + ICON + GFS
About
Montauk sits at the eastern tip of Long Island, exposed to swell from multiple directions. Ditch Plains is the flagship spot — a gentle right point on smaller days, a heavy reef when hurricanes arrive. The surrounding beaches offer peaks for all skill levels. A full surf scene with shops, camps, and a year-round local community.
The Break
Ditch Plains — right-breaking point with reef bottom. Works on most swell directions.
Ideal Conditions
S/SE swell 3-10ft, offshore N/NW wind, mid tide
Best Months
Jan
Feb
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Oct
Nov
Dec
Best months highlighted · Current: Jun
Trip Planner
Montauk The End Weekend
Weekend · 3 Days
Friday
Drive from Manhattan (3 hrs) to Montauk. Check Ditch Plains and surrounding beaches for swell.
Saturday
Dawn patrol at Ditch if crowded, or explore Turtles, Poles, Shagwong for less competition.
Sunday
Morning session, explore the town, or drive back midday.
Montauk Exploration Week
Full Week · 7 Days
Day 1
Arrive Montauk, settle in, scout Ditch Plains and the point.
Day 2
Multiple sessions at Ditch or alternative spots.
Day 3
Explore lesser-known beaches: Turtles, Poles, Shagwong for space.
Day 4
Session, visit the Montauk Point Lighthouse.
Day 5
Final morning session, pack up.
Local Knowledge
01
Ditch gets crowded — explore the lesser-known beaches like Turtles, Poles, or Shagwong for space.
02
Rock hazards around the point — know the exit.
03
Shops and food infrastructure in downtown Montauk.
Best Window
Day 9 · Jun 22
5.8ft @ 7s
GOOD
Trip Cost Estimate
Flights from NYC~$250
Hotel per night~$280
Weekend est.~$1090
5 day est.~$1650
Week est.~$2210