North Bar surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 18 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
9.9° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Saturday (May 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 23rd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 23rd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 24th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
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)
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
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
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
1.4
E
5
1.5
E
6
1.8
E
6
1.9
E
7
2
E
7
1.9
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
50
37
37
45
44
27
29
29
29
29
28
27
40
21
14
100
162
259
345
423
427
Wind (km/h)
15
E
20
S
25
SW
25
SW
35
SSW
30
SW
30
SW
30
SW
20
NW
15
NE
20
S
10
SSW
10
E
20
S
10
WSW
10
SSW
5
S
15
ENE
25
E
30
E
30
E
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
3:42PM0.83m
4:01AM0.70m
Low Tide
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
9:12AM0.08m
9:52PM0.14m
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rain showers
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rain showers
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part cloud
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cloud
cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:26
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:22
5:22
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8:00
8:01
8:02
8:04
8:04
8:05
8:06
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
19
22
21
20
22
22
21
23
21
14
14
12
12
12
11
10
10
11
11
10
10
18
20
19
18
19
18
17
19
20
10
10
8
8
8
7
9
8
8
5
3
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
1.1
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.8
SSE
6
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
6
Energy kJ
50
37
37
45
44
27
29
29
96
40
28
27
40
21
14
45
7
6
7
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
6
0.1
SE
13
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
SE
9
0.3
SSW
6
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
7
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
34
7
7
10
10
6
8
29
29
27
21
6
7
1
9
6
3
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.2
E
3
0.1
S
13
0.2
E
4
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
Energy kJ
6
5
9
8
8
1
4
1
7
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
5
1.2
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
6
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.3
E
2
0.4
S
6
0.6
SSE
4
1.4
E
5
1.5
E
6
1.8
E
6
1.9
E
7
2
E
7
1.9
ESE
8
Energy kJ
40
61
93
131
254
192
231
3
5
1
9
10
100
162
259
345
423
427
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)
423
659
214
193
193
190
374
204
2
33
659
77
730
1073
265
0
0
26
654
2563
152
Best forecast wave conditions in Long Island New York
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
4
3
1
4
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
4
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
5
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.

North Bar is 34 km (21 miles) from Westerly. If you plan a vacation in Long Island New York, look for hotels and other accommodation in Westerly. Westerly has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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