Democrat Point Robert Moses Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.62° N 73.31° W

Democrat Point Robert Moses Surf Guide

Issued: 7 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Democrat Point Robert Moses sea temperature is
23.5° C
0.8° 

Democrat Point Robert Moses surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Democrat Point Robert Moses break guidePhoto by: Fred Greco

Democrat Point Robert Moses Surf Guide

Democrat Point Robert Moses in Long Island New York is an exposed breakwater break. Offshore winds are from the north. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south southeast. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Beware of - Rocks - Sharks.

Democrat Point Robert Moses Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Breakwater3
23.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Democrat Point Robert Moses:

The best conditions reported for surf at Democrat Point Robert Moses occur when a South-southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North.

What's the best time of year to surf Democrat Point Robert Moses (for consistent clean waves)?

septemberBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing Democrat Point Robert Moses with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn  and most often the month of September. Clean surfable waves are typically found 36% of the time in September while 53% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 11% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
36%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
53%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
11%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Democrat Point Robert Moses Location Map

Interactive Democrat Point Robert Moses surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Democrat Point Robert Moses is Long Island Mac Arthur (Islip) Airport (ISP) in USA, 26 km (16 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Democrat Point Robert Moses is John F Kennedy International (New York) Airport (JFK), also in USA, 40 km (25 miles) away.

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Democrat Point Robert Moses Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Monday, 3 August 2026, 12:26 Local Time
Monday 03
11AM2PM5PM8PM
Wave (m)
2.5
S
2.2
S
2.1
S
2.2
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Period (s) 8 8 8 8
Wind (km/h)
30
30
20
20
Wind State cross-
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Credit: Fred Greco

    Tides at Democrat Point Robert Moses

    Current tide and informaton
    For Fire Island Breakwater, Long Island, New York, 1 km from Democrat Point Robert Moses.
    Next High Water: 11:17pm | 1.27m
    Tidal range Clock
    Next Low Water: 05:09pm | 0.19m
    IS AT (local time)

    Democrat Point Robert Moses Sea Temperature

    Very warm air temperatures and warm water(23.5 °C) too at Democrat Point Robert Moses, warm enough for wearing board shorts and a rash vest in the surf. Cloudy, but feeling very pleasant in and out of the water.

    Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.
    Current Temp*: 23.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite
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    Swell History at Democrat Point Robert Moses

    Surf stats for Democrat Point Robert Moses, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

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    Wind History at Democrat Point Robert Moses

    Wind stats for Democrat Point Robert Moses, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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    Democrat Point Robert Moses Reviews:

    Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.

    Ratings
    Based on 7 votes.
    • Overall:3.0
    • Quality on a good day:3.5
    • Consistency of Surf:3.0
    • Difficulty Level:3.0
    • Wind and Kite Surfing:3.0
    • Crowds:2.8
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    Review
    Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
    capt bligh from United States
    “World class waves when conditions are right. Respect the locals. They can get angry with aggressive surfers who don't surf there. Knowing your spot in the line-up will increase your chances of getting waves.”

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