Surf Report for Montauk New York

About Surf Report for Montauk New York

Surf Report for Montauk New York — daily surf conditions briefing for Montauk, New York. Each episode covers current wave height, swell direction and period, wind conditions, water temperature, and surf quality for Montauk's key breaks including Ditch Plains and the Point. Practical and specific — whether conditions are firing, best tides, what to expect. Conversational tone, under 3 minutes.

Publisher

YesOui

Category

news · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 May 2026

Latest episode

1 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Jun 2026

   Surf Report for Montauk New York - Monday - 01 June 2026

   A genuine east ground swell is running into Montauk this morning, and it's worth knowing the details before you head out. Waves are sitting at 4.9 feet with a 10-second period from the east — that's a real swell with push and shape, not chop. This Montauk surf report breaks down exactly what to expect at the key breaks and how to make the most of today's conditions. Ditch Plains is the priority today. An east swell wraps into Ditch cleanly, producing defined peaks, workable shoulders, and walls that reward committed surfing. Expect solid sets with a few cleanup sets mixed in — paddle out alert and stay aware on the inside. The Point is a trickier call with a direct east angle; it can work if the wind is offshore early, but Ditch is the organised choice. Tide timing matters today. At this swell size and direction, a higher tide tends to make waves lumpy and sectiony. Aim for mid to lower tide for cleaner breaks and better-defined walls. Plan your session around that window if your schedule allows. Water temperature is 55.6°F — cold. A full sealed-seam suit is non-negotiable. Consider gloves and booties if you're planning an extended session. Wind is the remaining variable: light or westerly and conditions could get genuinely fun; onshore and the surface deteriorates quickly at this size. Bottom line: solid east swell, real surf on offer at Montauk. Get to Ditch, time the tide, and suit up properly. Under three minutes — everything you need, nothing you don't. This episode includes AI-generated content.

2. 

   31 May 2026

   Surf Report for Montauk New York - Sunday - 31 May 2026

   Montauk is showing up this morning with a legitimate 6.6-foot east swell running at 8 seconds — real size in the water, even if the shorter period keeps things punchy. The headline condition making this session work is the wind: 18 mph out of the WNW, which is textbook offshore for Montauk's east-facing breaks. Ditch Plains is getting groomed right now, and surfers willing to manage the occasional cleanup set will find genuine fun waves on offer. The Point is also worth a serious look today. With swell direction tracking straight out of the east at 82 degrees, the angle is dialled in for that break. If you prefer a cleaner shape over the beach break energy at Ditch, the Point could be the better call this morning. Water temperature is 55.2°F — no shortcuts on the wetsuit. Full suit, boots, gloves, and a hood are mandatory. Air temperature is matching at 54°F, so there is no warming up between sessions. Come prepared or stay home. The honest caveat: 8-second swell means waves are stacking up close together and cleanup sets are a real possibility. Paddle fitness matters today. This is not a mellow day — but for surfers who are fit and properly geared, Montauk is delivering the goods this morning. This is your daily Montauk surf conditions briefing — covering wave height, swell direction and period, wind, water temperature, and surf quality at Ditch Plains and the Point. Under 3 minutes. Everything you need before you go. This episode includes AI-generated content.

3. 

   30 May 2026

   Surf Report for Montauk New York - Saturday - 30 May 2026

   This morning's Montauk surf report has a south-southwest swell arriving at 3.9 feet with a dominant period of just six seconds. That short period tells the real story: this is local wind chop, not groundswell. Expect jumpy, inconsistent waves that are harder to read on the face than a long-period swell would deliver. The swell direction is tracking in from 201 degrees — south-southwest. At Ditch Plains, that angle can work. The beach break will catch what it can, making it the better call between the two main breaks today. The Point, however, tends to be less cooperative with a south-southwest source; the shape just doesn't line up as cleanly as a southeast or east swell would. On quality: 3.9 feet sounds fun, and it's still rideable — especially on the right board and the right tide. But that six-second period will keep things mushy and irregular. Expect punchy little walls that close out fast rather than long open faces. A fish or a higher-volume shape will serve you far better than a high-performance shortboard this morning. Water temperature is sitting at 56.8°F — full suit required, and booties if you run cold. Wind data wasn't available for this reading, so check a local source before you paddle out. Offshore winds could clean this up enough to make it worthwhile; onshore and it gets scrappy fast. Bottom line: Montauk is rideable today, not remarkable. Worth a look if you're already nearby, but maybe not worth the long drive. This episode includes AI-generated content.

4. 

   29 May 2026

   Surf Report for Montauk New York - Friday - 29 May 2026

   Montauk is serving up a modest but workable morning with 2.3 feet of SSE swell rolling in at a 9-second period. That period is the key number — it's not pumping, but there's enough push and shape to make Ditch Plains worth your time. The SSE direction wraps into Ditch reasonably well, and if you're selective about your waves, the shoulders should hold for a few turns. The Point is a tougher sell today. At this size and swell angle, it needs everything to line up perfectly — check it early if you're curious, but don't count on it delivering. Tide matters more than usual when the surf is this small. Target low to mid incoming for the best chance at a rideable sandbar. Skip high tide unless you enjoy paddling for nothing. Water temperature is sitting at 57°F — cold but manageable. A 4/3 wetsuit is the minimum; don't talk yourself into a 3/2. As for wind, if it stays light and offshore this morning the surface will look cleaner than the size suggests, so get out early before any onshore flow turns things messy. Bottom line: this isn't a drop-everything session, but if you're already out east, Ditch Plains will give you waves to ride. Grab a fish or a mid-length and bring some patience. Montauk is small and selective today — work with it. This episode includes AI-generated content.

5. 

   28 May 2026

   Surf Report for Montauk New York - Thursday - 28 May 2026

   Small but honest conditions greet Montauk surfers today. The swell is sitting at two feet out of the SSE at eight seconds — not a groundswell with serious punch, but offshore north winds at nine miles per hour are cleaning up the faces and giving what's there a presentable shape. A clean two-footer can be a lot of fun if you show up with the right equipment and the right attitude. Ditch Plains is your go-to today. The Point needs more size to wake up, and it's not getting it. If you're heading out, bring the longboard or a high-volume shortboard — you'll want the paddle power to catch waves early. Time your session around mid to low tide, when Ditch Plains tends to pull the most shape out of a small swell. Water temperature is 56.8°F, so a 4/3 full wetsuit is non-negotiable. Air temp is a comfortable 60.6°F, but don't let the beach conditions fool you into under-suiting for the water. The ocean will remind you fast. The overall read: today rewards surfers who genuinely want to be out there. The conditions won't come looking for you, but if you're willing to work with them, there's a real session to be had. Paddle out, trim the longboard, and enjoy the clean offshore faces while the wind holds. This is the Surf Report for Montauk New York — a daily briefing covering wave height, swell direction and period, wind, water temperature, and surf quality for Montauk's key breaks. A YesWee production, built using AI technology. This episode includes AI-generated content.

6. 

   27 May 2026

   Surf Report for Montauk New York - Wednesday - 27 May 2026

   A 3-foot ESE swell is hitting Montauk this morning, and while it's not a long-period groundswell, there's enough energy to make the session worthwhile — especially at Ditch Plains. The swell is tracking in at 3.0 feet from 110 degrees ESE with an 8-second period. That mid-range period means sets will feel punchy and close together rather than the long, rolling groundswell you'd hope for. Ditch Plains is the clear call today — that ESE angle wraps in reasonably well, giving you waist-to-chest-high waves with some shape if the sandbars are cooperating. Skip the Point; it needs more size and period to fire, and 8 seconds from the ESE won't deliver. The critical variable today is wind. An 8-second swell is highly sensitive to surface texture. Offshore or light winds means clean faces and workable conditions. Any onshore chop and the session degrades quickly. Get out early to beat it. Board choice matters too — something shorter with extra volume will help you generate speed and make the most of the punchy, fast-running sets. Water temperature is sitting at 57.2°F — firmly wetsuit season. A 4/3 is the call, and if you run cold, throw on the booties. Check the local tide chart before heading out; mid-tide tends to work best at Ditch when swell is on the smaller side. A small, punchy ESE swell with enough in it to justify the drive out. Calibrate your expectations, dress warm, and catch it early. This episode includes AI-generated content.

7. 

   26 May 2026

   Surf Report for Montauk New York - Tuesday - 26 May 2026

   A 4.3-foot southeast swell is rolling into Montauk this morning at an 8-second period, and there's genuine energy in the water. It's not the long-period groundswell that produces perfectly-walled lines, but it's far from choppy wind chop — sets have push, and you'll feel it on the paddle out. Ditch Plains is the move this morning. The southeast angle suits the beach break well enough, and at 4.3 feet you've got workable faces with real wave-catching potential. Expect some variation between sets — patience in the lineup beats scrambling for every bump. A mid-length or a higher-volume shortboard is the right tool for these conditions. Montauk Point is a trickier call. The Point really wants a south or southwest groundswell to produce those right-hand walls. A southeast at 8 seconds isn't going to set that up reliably. A few waves might show, but Ditch Plains is the smarter paddle by a clear margin. No water temperature data in today's report, but early summer Montauk conditions apply. Southeast flow this time of year can drag in cooler water, so a spring suit at minimum is the smart habit before you hit the sand. Bottom line: this is a solid mid-week session for surfers who know how to work a southeast swell. Not a drop-everything day, but absolutely worth the drive. Temper expectations, pick your waves carefully, and there are fun ones to be had out at Ditch Plains this morning. This episode includes AI-generated content.

8. 

   25 May 2026

   Surf Report for Montauk New York - Monday - 25 May 2026

   A solid overnight swell has filled in and Montauk is delivering this morning. Six point nine feet from the east-southeast at nine seconds means real energy in the water — punchy, stacking sets that will make themselves known the moment you paddle out. Ditch Plains is well-positioned to light up on this ESE angle. Expect wall sections, the occasional bowl, and some closeouts on the bigger sets if you're caught out of position. The Point is also worth checking before you commit — it handles this size well and could reward the early-bird surfer willing to assess the banks. The nine-second period keeps the swell feeling punchy rather than long and powerful. Sets can arrive in clusters, so stay alert on the inside and don't get caught daydreaming between groups. Water temperature is sitting at a cold 55.2°F — full suit is mandatory and boots are strongly recommended for anyone planning an extended session. Under-dressing at this temp will cut your time in the water short. Wind is the critical variable today. An offshore breeze transforms 6.9 feet into a completely different, cleaner wave. Onshore, and this size gets lumpy fast. Check the flags when you pull into the lot — that single observation will shape your whole session. Bottom line: size is there, the swell direction is cooperative, and the breaks have genuine potential. Get there early, read the banks, and respect what the ocean is offering. Montauk is firing — go get it. This episode includes AI-generated content.

9. 

   24 May 2026

   Surf Report for Montauk New York - Sunday - 24 May 2026

   Montauk is firing today. A nine-foot southeast swell — running nine-point-two feet at eight seconds from 133 degrees — is delivering powerful, well-organized sets to the East End this morning. This is not a day to underestimate. At this size, even familiar breaks are demanding a second look before you paddle. Ditch Plains is the pick of the day. The southeast angle wraps into that beach well, generating punchy, powerful sets with cleanup waves mixed in. Overhead-plus surf is in play — if you're building your experience, today is a spectator day. For those who can handle it, there's plenty of wave to work with. The Point is heavier and more unpredictable at this size. Wind direction is the deciding factor: offshore or light onshore keeps it raw but rideable; any onshore push and it turns into a washing machine fast. Walk the beach and read the conditions before you commit. Water temperature is sitting at 55.2°F — full wetsuit is mandatory, and boots are a smart call. May water in Montauk is not forgiving without the right rubber. Tide timing is critical on a swell this size. Mid-tide in either direction tends to clean things up at Ditch. Low tide can section badly with this much size; high tide makes the lineup harder to read. Pull up the tide chart before you drive out. A nine-foot southeast swell in late May at Montauk doesn't come around every week. Respect the size, suit up properly, and make the most of it. This episode includes AI-generated content.

10. 

    23 May 2026

    Surf Report for Montauk New York - Saturday - 23 May 2026

    (00:00:00) Surf Report for Montauk New York - Saturday - 23 May 2026 (00:00:31) What This Show Actually Is (00:01:04) Swell and Wind Basics (00:01:36) Water Temp and Gear Notes (00:01:57) What's Coming Tomorrow Welcome to the Montauk surf report built for surfers who actually need to decide whether to load the board bag. This debut episode lays out exactly what you can expect every day: honest, no-hype wave height, swell direction and period, wind conditions, water temperature, and a clear verdict on whether it's worth paddling out at Ditch Plains or the Point. No live data today — this is the handshake. But the framework matters. Swell period is the number that separates a punchy, rideable wave from flat-looking mush. Wind direction tells you whether Ditch Plains is groomed and peeling or blown out and ugly. Water temperature tells you what to wear so you're not standing on the sand in a spring suit when it's 48 degrees. Ditch Plains and the Point are covered every episode because they can be doing completely different things on the same morning. Ditch Plains offers long rights and a forgiving entry across a wide range of swells. The Point is more powerful, more technical, and heavily tide-dependent — a different read entirely. This show runs under three minutes, comes out daily, and gives you the straight answer: firing, marginal, or skip it. No cheerleading, no overhyping waist-high slop. Real conditions data starts with the next episode. Paddle back in tomorrow. This episode includes AI-generated content.

11. 

    22 May 2026

    Surf Report for Montauk New York - Friday - 22 May 2026

    (00:00:00) Surf Report for Montauk New York - Friday - 22 May 2026 (00:00:25) Ditch Plains and the Point (00:01:13) Wind and Water Conditions (00:01:45) Tides and Timing (00:02:04) Today's Honest Verdict Before you strap the board to the roof, this is your Montauk surf briefing. Today's conditions are uncertain, but uncertainty doesn't mean uninformed — and this episode walks you through exactly what to look for before you commit to the drive out east. Ditch Plains is your more forgiving option. Any south or southeast swell will find shape on that sandbar, producing rideable waist-to-chest-high walls even on a weak-period day. But sandbars shift, so walk the beach and read it fresh before you paddle out. The Point is a different calculation entirely — one of the better right-hand points on the East Coast when it's working, but it demands the right swell angle and enough size to wake it up. Don't chase it on a marginal day. Wind is the single most important variable at Montauk. Offshore west or northwest winds groom the face and hold the lip. Onshore south or southwest winds turn everything choppy and crumbly. Check wind direction before you check wave height — it tells you more. Water temperature is running cool, so bring a 4/3 wetsuit minimum, and seriously consider booties. On tides: mid-tide is the sweet spot at both breaks. Dead low exposes too much reef at the Point and kills the bank at Ditch. High tide tends to make waves fat and slow. Hit the push if you can time it. Practical, honest, under three minutes — this is your daily Montauk wave conditions briefing for surfers on Long Island and the East Coast. This episode includes AI-generated content.

12. 

    21 May 2026

    Surf Report for Montauk New York - Thursday - 21 May 2026

    (00:00:00) Surf Report for Montauk New York - Thursday - 21 May 2026 (00:00:26) Chicken Tender Towers at The Lodge (00:00:56) Rewards Deal Worth Knowing (00:01:16) What This Means for The Surf Lodge (00:01:56) Montauk Summer Outlook Something shifted in Montauk this summer — and it started with a chicken tender deal nobody saw coming. Popeyes has locked in an exclusive partnership with The Surf Lodge, making it the first major fast food chain to come on as an official partner for the season. If you care about what Montauk is becoming as a summer destination, this episode is worth three minutes of your time. On the ground, the deal means Popeyes Chicken Tender Towers on every table at The Surf Lodge, exclusive dipping sauce flights, a co-branded merchandise drop in the boutique, and a full property takeover weekend — covering the DJ booth and the concert stage — with dates still to be announced. For Popeyes Rewards members, there's also a standalone offer worth knowing: twelve pieces of tenders for twelve dollars at participating U.S. locations for a limited time. Good fuel before you paddle out if you're road-tripping east. The Surf Lodge has been a Montauk institution since 2008. Jayma Cardoso built something genuinely special — a Summer Concert Series that became a destination in itself, the kind of nights people still talk about. This episode asks the honest question: when a major quick-service brand runs your booth and your stage, how much of that original indie energy survives? Major brands have been circling Montauk's cultural scene for a while. This deal is the clearest signal yet that this stretch of Long Island is playing in a different league. Whether that's exciting, complicated, or both probably depends on how much you liked it before. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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    20 May 2026

    Surf Report for Montauk New York - Wednesday - 20 May 2026

    (00:00:00) Surf Report for Montauk New York - Wednesday - 20 May 2026 (00:00:27) Ditch Plains Peak Season Reality (00:01:01) Timing and Tides at the Point (00:01:41) Surf Lessons and Entry Points (00:02:06) Surf Lodge Season Heads-Up (00:02:29) Montauk Summer Sendoff Summer has arrived in Montauk, and if you're planning a surf trip to Ditch Plains or the Point, the forecast is only half the picture. This episode of the Montauk surf report breaks down the real challenge of peak season surfing on Long Island's East End — and it's as much about logistics as it is about wave height. Ditch Plains remains the go-to break on the East Coast for good reason. It handles a wide range of swells, stays consistent by regional standards, and on a solid south or southeast swell it produces proper head-high-plus sets. But July and August bring the crowds, and the empty-lineup window disappears fast. The move is getting out early — well before nine on weekends — or targeting weekday mornings if your schedule allows. The Point is the other break worth keeping on your radar. More swell-sensitive and less forgiving than Ditch, it naturally thins the lineup and rewards surfers who can read conditions. When a real south swell rolls through this summer, that's where you want to position. Tide timing is underrated out here. Mid-incoming tends to produce the best shape at Ditch — too low gets punchy and sectiony, too high and the lip starts dragging. Run the tide charts the night before. For those newer to surfing, CoreysWave and East End Surf Club both offer lessons at Ditch Plains starting around $150. Book ahead. And if you're making a longer trip of it, the Surf Lodge is programming live music this summer — Snoop Dogg and Teddy Swims among others — as it approaches its twentieth year. Time it right and Montauk delivers. Built with AI. A YesWee production. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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    19 May 2026

    Surf Report for Montauk New York - Tuesday - 19 May 2026

    (00:00:00) Surf Report for Montauk New York - Tuesday - 19 May 2026 (00:00:37) Ditch Plains and the Point (00:01:12) Reading Montauk Conditions (00:01:56) What to Expect Going Forward Before the daily numbers roll in, here's the foundation. This debut episode of the Montauk surf report lays out exactly what this show is and what it isn't — no invented forecasts, no filler, just honest daily conditions for surfers heading out to Montauk, New York. No fresh swell data was in hand for this first episode, and rather than make numbers up, the show uses the time well: a proper introduction to Montauk's two key breaks. Ditch Plains is the heartbeat of surfing on Long Island's East End — a consistent beach break that works for beginners and rewards experienced surfers when northeast swells line up with westerly or southwesterly offshore winds. The Point handles size better, produces longer rides, and suits surfers who know how to read a break. Montauk fires best on northeast swells with offshore winds out of the west or southwest. Catch Ditch Plains before nine in the morning on a clean northeast and a shortboard feels alive. When the wind goes onshore, it gets choppy fast — timing is everything. Summer water temperature sits in the low-to-mid sixties Fahrenheit; a spring suit gives you options and extends your session. Every episode going forward delivers the honest daily read: wave height, swell period and direction, wind conditions, water temperature, and surf quality at Ditch Plains and the Point. When it's firing, you'll know. When it's flat or messy, that's what you'll hear — and why. Practical, specific, under three minutes. Built for surfers making the drive out east. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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    18 May 2026

    Surf Report for Montauk New York - Monday - 18 May 2026

    (00:00:00) Surf Report for Montauk New York - Monday - 18 May 2026 (00:00:29) Why Conditions Data Matters (00:00:59) Reading Ditch Plains and the Point (00:01:36) Water Temperature and What to Wear (00:01:59) What to Watch Going Forward Welcome to the first episode of the Montauk surf report. No live conditions data was available for this episode, and rather than invent numbers, the show lays out exactly what you need to know to read Montauk yourself until real-time reporting is fully underway. Ditch Plains performs best on a south to south-southeast swell with a period of eight to twelve seconds — that's when the wave lines up cleanly. Shorter period swells tend to close out fast. The Point at Montauk favours a longer-period, more easterly swell and rewards surfers at lower tide when the shape gets defined and the rides get longer. Wind is everything out here. A northwest offshore wind in the morning can make even a moderate swell look glassy and inviting. An onshore southwest wind tells a very different story. Cross-reference what you hear on this show with live readings on Magic Seaweed or Surfline, and trust your eyes on the horizon when you're in the car park at Ditch Plains. Water temperature at Montauk swings hard through the year — low to mid seventies in summer, low fifties by late autumn, and cold spring surprises that catch people off guard. Know your wetsuit situation before you leave the house. From episode two onward, every episode will be built on current, confirmed conditions data — wave height, swell direction and period, wind speed, water temperature, and surf quality for Montauk's key breaks. This is the honest starting point. Check local sources for today, and we'll have you covered properly next time. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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    17 May 2026

    Surf Report for Montauk New York - Sunday - 17 May 2026

    (00:00:00) Surf Report for Montauk New York - Sunday - 17 May 2026 (00:00:36) Who Needs to Sit This One Out (00:01:12) Ditch Plains and the Point Conditions (00:01:42) Tide and Timing Guidance (00:02:04) What to Watch Through the Weekend A New York State Air Quality Health Advisory is in effect for Nassau and Suffolk counties — including Montauk — through 11 p.m. Sunday, and it changes the calculus for every surfer planning to hit Ditch Plains or the Point this weekend. Ground-level ozone is pushing above an Air Quality Index of 100, the threshold where outdoor exertion carries genuine health risk. Children, older adults, and anyone with asthma or a respiratory condition should skip it entirely. For healthy adults, shorter morning sessions are the smarter play — ozone levels tend to be lower before the afternoon heat builds. On the wave side, Ditch Plains is holding waist-to-chest-high sets on a south to southeast swell with enough period to keep things organised between sets. The Point has a little more shape for experienced surfers, especially on the right tides. Onshore wind is chopping up afternoon conditions, so morning is the move for surface quality too. Tide-wise, mid to incoming has been the sweet spot at Ditch — it fills the sandbar and keeps the wave from closing out too fast. The overlap between early morning and mid-tide is where air quality and surf conditions both favour you. Check your tide chart before you leave the house. The advisory runs through Sunday night. If it doesn't extend, early next week could offer cleaner air and a fresher swell angle — a window worth watching. Waveable this weekend, but complicated. Get there early, stay aware, and know who should sit this one out. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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