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Dunkirk

A shallow, bitey Lake Erie beach break at Dunkirk that lights up on W-SW windswells and is notorious for fast peaks and strong rips when it’s up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Dunkirk in New York.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNew York, US
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Best raw windows are short-period W-SW windswells with a southeast offshore breeze.

Tide has negligible control but onshore winds ruin shape quickly.

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Breaks near Point Gratiot and Wright Park produce shifting peaks and strong rip currents - expect punchy takeoffs and fast closeouts on bigger days.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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