Best East Hampton surf window today: tide and conditions

East Hampton's best surf window today is 2:30 PM-3:30 PM, with rising tide, 17 mph wind, and 3.6 ft swell; tide in range, good swell angle. Main Beach (East Hampton) is the top pick at 0.9 ft.

Live surf planning

Plan around the live conditions

Best time to surf East Hampton this week

October rates 80/100 for East Hampton. 1 of 1 local beaches are in peak season; September is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.

Match the surf report

Now: rising tide, 8 mph wind, and 1.8 ft swell. Confirm them in the live surf report first.

Check today's Main Beach (East Hampton) surf report
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Seasonal pattern in October

October

1 of 1 beaches are in peak season right now. Expect 3-6 ft waves and 63°F water. Peak month: September.

Next steps

Turn East Hampton's season guide into today's surf call

The calendar shows when this zone usually works. Start with the live report before you load boards.

Check today's Main Beach (East Hampton) surf reportStart with the live wave height, wind, tide, and board call before committing.Open pageFind the best current East Hampton windowCompare the city's current forecast and spot list against the seasonal pattern.Open pageCompare nearby East Hampton spotsUse the map to switch beaches when crowd, wind, or tide changes the call.Open page

Surf Score by Month

Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.

Monthly Breakdown

January

52
Waves3-6 ft
Water temp42°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Nor'easter swells, dedicated locals only

February

50
Waves3-5 ft
Water temp40°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Winter storm swells, iciest water

March

48
Waves2-5 ft
Water temp42°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Late winter swells, water slowly warms

April

40
Waves2-4 ft
Water temp50°F
Wetsuit4/3mm + boots
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Spring transitions, cleaner conditions

May

35
Waves2-3 ft
Water temp58°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Small clean days, Montauk crowd building

June

28
Waves1-3 ft
Water temp65°F
Wetsuitspring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0

Beach season begins, mostly small

July

22
Waves1-2 ft
Water temp70°F
Wetsuitspring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0

Flat Hamptons summer, occasional tropical

August

38
Waves1-3 ft
Water temp72°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0

Hurricane season begins, warm water

September

Peak
85
Waves3-8 ft
Water temp70°F
Wetsuitspring suit
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

Peak hurricane swells, warm water

October

Peak
80
Waves3-6 ft
Water temp63°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

Fall swells, offshore winds, thinning crowds

November

Peak
72
Waves3-6 ft
Water temp55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Nor'easters firing, empty lineups

December

58
Waves3-6 ft
Water temp46°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Winter storms, hardcore crew

Dawn Patrol vs Afternoon Sessions

Dawn Patrol

  • Typically glassier conditions before onshore winds build
  • Smaller crowds, especially on weekdays
  • Water temps at their coolest — plan your wetsuit for the low end (42°F in winter)
  • Best for beach breaks and exposed reef setups in East Hampton

Afternoon Sessions

  • Onshore winds can create chop, but swell is often more consistent
  • Higher crowds on popular beaches, especially weekends
  • Water warms through the day — upper end (72°F in summer)
  • Sunset sessions can be magic when winds die down

Top Surf Spots in East Hampton

Surf Guides for East Hampton, NY

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
Best early morning sessions
Sunset Sessions
Evening golden hour spots
Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
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