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Best surf occurs on north to NNE swell energy with offshore wind from the S-SSE.
Surf GuideNew York
Ontario Beach - Rochester
A compact Lake Ontario beach break at Rochester's Ontario Beach where short, wind-driven north swells can peel both lefts and rights off shifting sandbars near the pier. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Ontario Beach - Rochester in New York.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNew York, US
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Sandbars near the pier and the Port of Rochester channel steer peaks day-to-day and produce strong rip currents - expect localised rips and shifting peaks at low-to-mid tide.
Because most energy is short-period wind swell, look for cleaner windows on light S/SSE offshore mornings and watch for quick crowding when a north fetch fills in.
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