Surf: From Shinnecock Inlet to Moriches Inlet, shifting sandbars can produce good waves, particularly at the West Hampton jetties. Cupsogue Beach Park has the long inlet jetty which provides some protection from the W winds. Needs a bigger swell to break near the jetty, but there will be peaks further up the beach if it’s small. Environment: Very little access on this barrier island. A couple of town-sticker parking lots and 4WD beach access. Crowds sometimes congregate at certain spots along with local rip currents. Walking up or down the beach should provide empty waves. Surf: General: Cupsogue is a fun beachbreak that can handle those pesky westerlies better than most of the other spots nearby. It is also one of the most rippable waves, offering both rights and lefts just begging to be smacked and jumped off of. The secret to Cupsogue's success is the fact that West Hampton is littered with wave-shaping jetties. Tides: Mid-higher tides Size: Waist high-well overhead Wind: NW to NNW Swell: SE Bottom: Sand Paddling: Doable, but can be tough on bigger swells. Spot Rating: Can get really fun on the better days. Access: Difficult off-roading conditions; easy to West Hampton jetties though. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Can get crowded on good days but not too bad. Local Vibe: Moderate. Environment: Pretty clean overall. Hazards: Novice surfers, crowds. Season: September through March