Wakesurf Spot · New York
Greenwood Lake
A 7-mile interstate lake straddling the NY/NJ line, 45 min from NYC and the premier tri-state wakesurf/wakeboard destination ringed by mountains.
Greenwood Lake is a wakesurfing lake in New York, near Warwick / Greenwood Lake, NY. It covers roughly 1,920 acres. A 7-mile interstate lake straddling the NY/NJ line, 45 min from NYC and the premier tri-state wakesurf/wakeboard destination ringed by mountains.
Long, narrow lake with mountains on both sides; Greenwood Lake Water Sports and several charter operators run wakesurf/wakeboard lessons here. Busiest summer weekends; calmer mornings preferred for clean wakes. Spans NY (Orange County) and NJ (West Milford, Passaic County).
The typical warm-weather window here is June–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Wakesurfing is a fair-weather sport, so plan around water and air temperatures — and always confirm the current local wake-boat rules before you ride.
Source: Greenwood Lake Water Sports. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Greenwood Lake runs June–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
Long, narrow lake with mountains on both sides; Greenwood Lake Water Sports and several charter operators run wakesurf/wakeboard lessons here. Busiest summer weekends; calmer mornings preferred for clean wakes. Spans NY (Orange County) and NJ (West Milford, Passaic County). New York: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.