🇺🇸 MONTAUK, NEW YORK
Montauk
The End — New York's best and most famous surf destination
SMALL
Live Conditions
Conditions Summary
Small 2.4ft surf — but short 5s period indicates wind swell, expect choppy conditions — hitting at the ideal angle — 6mph onshore wind roughing up the surface
HIGH CONFIDENCEFresh buoy data + calibrated transformation
Why it's SMALL
Swell Direction
Primary swell is 178° — matches the ideal 150° window for this spot
Swell Period
4s — this is wind chop, not groundswell. Waves will be weak and disorganized.
Wind
6mph onshore — light but will soften wave shape
Tide
Rising tide — workable window
Season
September is peak season for this spot
Data Confidence
Fresh buoy data with calibrated coastal transformation
At the Break
2.4ft
HIGH CONFIDENCE
Fresh buoy data + calibrated transformation
Period
4s
✗ Wind swell
Wind
6mph
SE
ONSHORE
Water
71°F
Spring suit
Live Buoy 44097
2.6ft
4s
26 min ago
Tide
MID-TIDE · RISING
1.9ft
Next high: in 3 hr 35 min
Swell Direction
85%
Wind Direction
5%
Primary Swell
1.0ft @ 6.5s
SSE 166°
Secondary Swell
0.7ft @ 4.2s
S 175°
10 Day Outlook
2.4ft
TODAY
Sep 13
(10s)
3.2ft
TMRW
Sep 14
(5s)
2.8ft
TUE
Sep 15
(6s)
1.7ft
WED
Sep 16
(8s)
2.5ft
THU
Sep 17
(8s)
3.5ft
FRI
Sep 18
(5s)
2.3ft
SAT
Sep 19
(12s)
3.3ft
SUN
Sep 20
(11s)
3.6ft
MON
Sep 21
(5s)
4.3ft
TUE
Sep 22
(5s)
Best this week: today — 2.4ft
Best next week: SUN Sep 20 — 3.3ft
Model Breakdown
ECMWF (45%)2.3ft
ICON (35%)2.5ft
GFS (20%)1.6ft
Model confidence80%
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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Dec
Best months highlighted · Current: Sep
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 10 · Sep 22
4.3ft @ 5s
FAIR
Trip Cost Estimate
Flights from NYC~$250
Hotel per night~$280
Weekend est.~$1090
5 day est.~$1650
Week est.~$2210