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Rideable 2.1 ft surf — keep an eye on conditions.
Turtle Cove is a reef break in Montauk, NY suited for advanced surfers. It picks up swells from SE to S (130°-180°). Best surfed at 1.5-4.5ft on a rising tide. Hazards include boulders, rip currents, strong currents, sharks. Prime season runs February, March, August, September, October, and November. Expect light crowds. Offshore winds come from NW (320°). Turtle Cove, tucked in Camp Hero below the Montauk Point Lighthouse, is a rocky cove that only fires on large southeast swells. The wave breaks over boulders, producing powerful slabs and rip currents; only experienced surfers should attempt this spot. Mid tide, NNW wind, 4–8 ft SE swell Wait for a strong SE swell and time your paddle between sets; the take‑off is heavy and quick, so position deep and commit.
Only advanced surfers should surf here—give right of way and look out for each other in the hazardous lineup.
Insider tips from local surfers
Wait for a strong SE swell and time your paddle between sets; the take‑off is heavy and quick, so position deep and commit.