Overview
North Bar is a right-hand reef break wrapping around the north side of Montauk Point, breaking over a mix of boulders and sand. The rides are fast and down-the-line, without much hollow, and the sections rarely link all the way through.
When It Works
The break draws swell from east through south (EāS), with an east swell the best match. A big southeast swell also does the job, bending around the north side of Montauk Point when other spots are closed out. It is usable from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft and stays moderately consistent through the season.
Wind and Tide
Look for a southwest offshore wind, which can leave North Bar clean and rideable even when everywhere else is blown out. It breaks across low, mid, and high tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.
Local Tips
This is a spot for intermediate surfers, and it pulls a busy lineup when conditions line up. The current can run strong here, and like other Long Island breaks it can see jellyfish through the summer.
Access
There are heated restrooms that double as a welcome wetsuit-changing refuge in cold weather. Parking is in the car park inside Montauk Point State Park, paid except on winter weekdays; parking anywhere else risks a ticket or a tow.
