Southwick Beach State Park Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.76° N 76.23° W

Southwick Beach State Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Southwick Beach State Park sea temperature is
21.6°C
3.3° 

Southwick Beach State Park surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Southwick Beach State Park surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 3s period, NW swell with 3 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Southwick Beach State Park this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Southwick Beach State Park in the next 16 days are 0.4m 3s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 18th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 3s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Southwick Beach State Park over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun night, calm by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
4
0.4
NW
3
0.7
NNW
4
0.4
NNE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.9
NNE
5
1
NE
5
1.1
NE
6
0.9
NE
5
0.8
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4
0.7
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4
0.3
ENE
4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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3
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0
0
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Wind (km/h)
5
W
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10
NNE
20
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15
N
25
NE
15
NE
10
WNW
10
SSE
10
E
10
NE
30
NE
30
NE
25
NE
10
NE
10
E
10
SW
15
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
20
SE
Wind State
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7:12
7:09
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 mm
3
Temp °C
20
21
21
17
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13
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Feels °C
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Information about the Southwick Beach State Park Surf forecast

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

Southwick Beach State Park is 35 km (22 miles) from Watertown. If you plan a vacation in Lake Ontario - United States, look for hotels and other accommodation in Watertown. Watertown has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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