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Hitherhills Surf Forecast
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Hitherhills surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 17 Apr 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hitherhills surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hitherhills sea temperature is
6.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hitherhills this week:
The surf forecast for Hitherhills over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hitherhills in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 17th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 17th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 17th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hitherhills over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 146 | 104 | 61 | 32 | 19 | 10 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 23 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 59 | 83 | 60 | 33 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:14AM 0.82 | 8:32PM 1.04 | 9:01AM 0.82 | 9:19PM 1.06 | 9:51AM 0.80 | 10:09PM 1.05 | 10:43AM 0.78 | 11:02PM 1.01 | 11:40AM 0.74 | 12:00AM 0.94 | 12:43PM 0.72 | 1:05AM 0.88 | 1:53PM 0.71 | 2:18AM 0.82 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:55PM -0.13 | 2:47AM -0.15 | 2:39PM -0.14 | 3:36AM -0.14 | 3:25PM -0.12 | 4:28AM -0.11 | 4:14PM -0.08 | 5:24AM -0.06 | 5:07PM -0.02 | 6:28AM -0.00 | 6:06PM 0.05 | 7:41AM 0.04 | 7:20PM 0.10 | ||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | -1 | -1 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
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Information about the Hitherhills Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hitherhills provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hitherhills can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hitherhills 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 (Hitherhills) 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 Hitherhills 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.
Hitherhills is 40 km (25 miles) from New London. If you plan a vacation in Long Island New York, look for hotels and other accommodation in New London. New London has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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