Is February a good time for surfing at Montauk?
February is a good month for surfing at Montauk (best: September–November). The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.7 m, water 4°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 5°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: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 4°C, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 5°C by day, 0°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 20 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 10; 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 February
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height; when equal, warmer water first.
Other surfing spots in the USA in February →Where to go surfing in February →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 February a good time for surfing at Montauk?
February is a good month for surfing at Montauk (best: September–November). The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.7 m, water 4°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 5°C.
How warm is the water at Montauk in February?
About 4°C: 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How big are the waves at Montauk in February?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Montauk in February?
Around 5°C by day and 0°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 20 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 10; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in February?
Within 1,500 km: Outer Banks – Waves (1.4 m waves), Wrightsville Beach (1.3 m waves), Folly Beach – The Washout (1.2 m waves) & Rockaway Beach – New York (1.2 m waves).
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