Best Shirley surf window today: tide and conditions

Shirley's best surf window today is 11:30 PM-12:30 AM, with falling tide, 9 mph wind, and 1.1 ft swell; incoming tide, light winds, good swell angle. Smith Point County Park is the top pick at 1.1 ft.

Live surf planning

Plan around the live conditions

Best time to surf Shirley this week

August rates 66/100 for Shirley. 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

Falling tide, 9 mph wind, and 1.1 ft swell are the live surf report cues to confirm first.

Check today's Smith Point County Park surf report
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Seasonal pattern in August

August

1 of 1 beaches are in peak season right now. Expect 1-3 ft waves and 72°F water. Peak month: September.

Next steps

Turn Shirley'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 Smith Point County Park surf reportStart with the live wave height, wind, tide, and board call before committing.Open pageFind the best current Shirley windowCompare the city's current forecast and spot list against the seasonal pattern.Open pageCompare nearby Shirley 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

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

Nor'easter swells, dedicated locals only

February

0
Waves3-5 ft
Water temp40°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Winter storm swells, iciest water

March

0
Waves2-5 ft
Water temp42°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Late winter swells, water slowly warms

April

0
Waves2-4 ft
Water temp50°F
Wetsuit4/3mm + boots
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Spring transitions, cleaner conditions

May

0
Waves2-3 ft
Water temp58°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Small clean days, Montauk crowd building

June

0
Waves1-3 ft
Water temp65°F
Wetsuitspring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0

Beach season begins, mostly small

July

0
Waves1-2 ft
Water temp70°F
Wetsuitspring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0

Flat Hamptons summer, occasional tropical

August

0
Waves1-3 ft
Water temp72°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking1

Hurricane season begins, warm water

September

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

Peak hurricane swells, warm water

October

Peak
0
Waves3-6 ft
Water temp63°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

Fall swells, offshore winds, thinning crowds

November

Peak
0
Waves3-6 ft
Water temp55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Nor'easters firing, empty lineups

December

0
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 Shirley

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 Shirley

Smith Point County Park
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Peak: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Feb, Mar

Surf Guides for Shirley, NY

Conditions

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