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Best, most organized rides come on long-period southeast groundswells with a W-WNW offshore.
Mid to high tide cleans the face while strong onshore winds and raw short-period south swells make it close out.
Surf GuideNew York
Fortress
A punchy Montauk reef nicknamed Fortress (also 'Poles') that often produces quick, right-leaning peaks over rock and sand with a low tolerance for onshore wind and rocky takeoffs. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Fortress in New York.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationNew York, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 6 s
- Wind S 2 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
0.5 ftrising
- Low0.2 ft
- High2.5 ft
- Low0.3 ft
- High2.5 ft
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Lineup Guide
The lineup sits over a mixed rock/reef shelf - expect sharp takeoffs and scattered rocks near the peak so local caution and decent board control are required.
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