Is September a good time for surfing at Montauk?
September is one of the best months for surfing at Montauk. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.3 m, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 21°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: 1.3 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 21°C by day, 18°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 24 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 September
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height; when equal, warmer water first.
Other surfing spots in the USA in September →Where to go surfing in September →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 September a good time for surfing at Montauk?
September is one of the best months for surfing at Montauk. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.3 m, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 21°C.
How warm is the water at Montauk in September?
About 21°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Montauk in September?
About 1.3 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Montauk in September?
Around 21°C by day and 18°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 24 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 9; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in September?
Within 1,500 km: Outer Banks – Waves (1.3 m waves), Wrightsville Beach (1.2 m waves), Folly Beach – The Washout (1.2 m waves) & Rockaway Beach – New York (1.2 m waves).
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