Gilgo
Suffolk County, New York, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.5m
- Period
- 7.9s
- Wind
- 30 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when Gilgo hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · High in 1h555-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/New_York local
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Days 6–10 for Gilgo, scored for your board.
About Gilgo
Gilgo is a beach break over sand in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It's at its best on swells from the ENE / E / ESE with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NW, around low tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- low
- Best swell direction
- ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW
- Best wind direction
- N, NNE, NW, NNW
Gilgo surf FAQ
Is Gilgo good for beginners?+
Gilgo is a beach break over sand, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Gilgo?+
Different days call for different boards. Gilgo handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Gilgo?+
Gilgo tends to work best around low tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Gilgo?+
Look for from the ENE / E / ESE with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.