Surf spot

Durand Eastman Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Durand Eastman Beach in USA, North East, The Great Lakes. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, North East, The Great Lakes
Coordinates: 43.2372, -77.5676

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.2	0.5	0.3	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0	0	0	0	0.1	0.1	0	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.3	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0	0.1	0	0.1	0.1	0.1	0	0	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2
Wave direction	NNW	NW	NNW	NNW	NW	NW	NW	NW	WNW	WNW	ENE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	SW	SSE	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	WNW	WNW	N	N	NNW	NW	NNW	N	N	N	NNE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	SE	E	E	SE	ESE	SSE	SSE	SSE	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	NNW	N	N	NNW	NW	NW
Wave period (s)	4.3	3.1	2.8	2.5	2.5	2.3	2.3	2	1.9	1.9	1.9	1.8	1.8	1.9	1.6	2.1	1.9	3.2	3.5	4	3.7	3.6	2.8	2.9	2.1	3.6	3.6	3.5	3.3	2.7	2.5	2.3	2.3	2.5	2.6	2.7	2.6	2	2	2	1.9	1.9	1.8	1.8	1.8	2.2	2.3	2.3	1.8	2.1	2.4	2.6	2.5	2.7	2.7	2.5
Wave energy (kJ)	2	5	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	2	1	0	1	1	2	4	2	1	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1
Wind speed (km/h)	9.6	6.6	6.2	9.8	12.7	12.5	3.4	7.6	8	8	7.8	9.2	15.1	16.1	12.3	11.8	11.3	12.6	10	10.1	12.5	15.8	6.5	13.5	12.8	13	9	14	12.1	9.2	7.1	10.9	11.8	9.9	16.3	17.9	20.5	13	20.9	20.4	12.5	10.2	13.3	11.8	12.3	8.9	4.5	1.8	6.2	8.7	7.3	3.8	12.9	11.3	4.8	4.8
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Durand Eastman Beach is a surf spot on the south shore of Lake Ontario in Rochester, New York, within the Northeast Great Lakes region of the USA. It’s a lake surf break, so conditions are very different from ocean surfing: waves are driven by wind and storms, and the spot can go from flat to surprisingly fun very quickly.

Spot character

Type: Beach break / shorebreak with variable sandbars
Wave quality: Usually modest, but can produce clean, rideable peaks during strong wind events
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, though beginners may paddle out on smaller days
Consistency: Seasonal and storm-dependent rather than reliable day to day

Best conditions

Wind: Offshore or light winds are ideal
Swell direction: Works best with well-aimed northerly to northwesterly wind-generated swell on Lake Ontario
Season: Fall and winter often offer the best chance for rideable waves, though water is cold
Water temperature: Very cold for much of the year; a thick wetsuit is essential

Hazards and notes

Cold water: Major factor year-round, especially outside summer
Rapid weather changes: Great Lakes conditions can shift quickly
Crowds: Usually lighter than ocean surf spots
Wave size: Can be small and weak on average, but larger storm waves can become powerful and messy
Local conditions: Sandbars and shoreline shape change often, affecting where the best peaks form

Overall vibe

Durand Eastman Beach is a regional Great Lakes surf destination best suited to surfers who are flexible, patient, and prepared for cold-water sessions. When the lake lines up, it can offer fun, punchy waves with a quiet, uncrowded atmosphere.