North Bar surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 17 May 2026 EDT
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North Bar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Bar sea temperature is
9.5° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Bar this week:

The surf forecast for North Bar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Bar in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 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 2.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 17th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 17th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 17th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Bar over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, light winds from the SE by Thu night).

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
122
71
45
51
37
50
45
45
38
29
29
29
28
29
29
29
21
29
32
30
13
Wind (km/h)
15
W
30
SW
5
NW
25
E
10
E
20
SW
20
SW
35
SSW
35
SW
30
SW
30
WSW
20
NW
10
NE
20
SE
5
SE
20
ESE
25
SSE
15
WSW
20
SW
25
SSW
15
NNE
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross
on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-on
High Tide
8:46AM0.82m
9:05PM1.11m
9:40AM0.83m
9:59PM1.09m
10:36AM0.82m
10:54PM1.04m
11:34AM0.81m
11:52PM0.97m
12:35PM0.80m
00:51AM0.89m
1:37PM0.80m
1:54AM0.81m
2:41PM0.81m
2:58AM0.75m
Low Tide
2:18PM-0.12m
3:25AM-0.13m
3:08PM-0.10m
4:18AM-0.11m
4:02PM-0.06m
5:13AM-0.07m
4:58PM-0.00m
6:12AM-0.02m
6:01PM0.06m
7:14AM0.02m
7:15PM0.11m
8:15AM0.05m
8:38PM0.14m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:28
5:26
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:04
8:04
8:05
1
3
2
11
2
Temp °C
20
23
23
15
15
19
20
22
19
17
19
20
14
14
11
11
11
13
15
19
21
19
18
19
9
14
17
19
20
13
12
14
20
11
9
6
7
4
11
13
17
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
7
0.8
SSE
8
1
SSW
7
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
1
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
85
71
96
51
37
50
45
45
38
29
29
85
40
29
20
29
21
29
32
30
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.7
SSW
6
0.5
E
4
0.2
E
4
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
15
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
ESE
4
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
6
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.4
SE
6
Energy kJ
122
45
34
8
1
7
10
10
6
8
29
28
27
6
6
3
15
9
4
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
8
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
6
0.4
SE
9
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.2
ESE
9
Energy kJ
14
26
14
7
5
8
8
1
29
3
7
7
6
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
7
0.8
E
4
0.6
SSW
4
1
SSW
5
1.4
SSW
6
2
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
6
0.4
NW
3
0.6
NNE
4
0.4
E
3
0.5
ESE
4
0.6
SE
4
Energy kJ
103
21
11
56
119
361
254
225
3
11
3
8
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
154
0
30
2
131
659
225
193
265
225
30
154
2
23
659
5
1073
657
265
423
1156
Best forecast wave conditions in Long Island New York
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
4
2
2
4
3
1
3
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
8
9
9
9
5
4
4
5
5
4
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Information about the North Bar Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Bar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Bar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Bar 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 (North Bar) 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 North Bar 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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