Surf Forecasts:
Fire Island surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, E swell with 643 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fire Island this week:
The surf forecast for Fire Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fire Island in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fire Island over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 5 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 11 | S 5 | SW 6 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 91 | 131 | 48 | 18 | 56 | 123 | 29 | 60 | 163 | 315 | 358 | 416 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:48AM0.98m | 00:12AM0.81m | 12:36PM0.92m | 1:08AM0.76m | 1:35PM0.89m | 2:21AM0.73m | 2:46PM0.87m | 3:34AM0.73m | 3:53PM0.88m | 4:34AM0.77m | 4:49PM0.91m | 5:22AM0.82m | 5:36PM0.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:29PM0.21m | 5:32AM0.22m | 6:19PM0.26m | 6:22AM0.27m | 7:16PM0.30m | 7:19AM0.30m | 8:17PM0.31m | 8:21AM0.31m | 9:17PM0.30m | 9:22AM0.30m | 10:12PM0.26m | 10:19AM0.26m | 11:01PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | E 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | S 5 | SSW 5 | ESE 7 | SE 12 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 21 | 75 | 48 | 18 | 18 | 74 | 14 | 29 | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 5 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 5 | — | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 6 | — | E 15 | — | — |
| kJ | 13 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 2 | — | 5 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 24 | 29 | 10 | — | 4 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 22 | 21 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | — | — | NE 4 | E 6 | E 7 | — | SE 4 | S 5 | SW 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 26 | — | — | 6 | 91 | 131 | — | 10 | 56 | 123 | 13 | 60 | 163 | 315 | 358 | 416 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 883 | 1176 | 297 | 120 | 1124 | 289 | 32 | 32 | 252 | 238 | 1185 | 276 | 773 | 603 | 158 | 507 | 603 | 238 | 761 | 485 | 750 |
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Information about the Fire Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fire Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fire Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fire Island surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Fire Island) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Fire Island may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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