Is August a good time for surfing at Montauk?
August is a fair month for surfing at Montauk; the best time is September–November. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1 m, water 22°C (shorty), air 23°C.
Plan your trip to MontaukEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 22°C, shorty
- Air: 23°C by day, 20°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 9; a day can have both
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in August
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height; when equal, warmer water first.
Other surfing spots in the USA in August →Where to go surfing in August →Schools and camps near Montauk
- Ocean Surf Resort 2.5 km
- The Surf Lodge 2.8 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Montauk?
August is a fair month for surfing at Montauk; the best time is September–November. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1 m, water 22°C (shorty), air 23°C.
How warm is the water at Montauk in August?
About 22°C: shorty.
How big are the waves at Montauk in August?
About 1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Montauk in August?
Around 23°C by day and 20°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 9; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Folly Beach – The Washout (1 m waves), Wrightsville Beach (1 m waves), Outer Banks – Waves (1 m waves) & Rockaway Beach – New York (0.9 m waves).
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