Long Beach NY
Long Beach NY is the NYC metro area's most accessible quality surf—a south-facing beach on Long Island's barrier island that produces powerful waves and nurtures an intensely dedicated local crew. The Long Island Rail Road makes it possible to reach from Manhattan without a car, though summer beach passes add cost. When hurricane swells or winter storms light up the south-facing beach, Long Beach transforms into the best surf within an hour of 8 million people. The local hierarchy is real and respected, but visitors who show proper etiquette will find waves.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (160°)
- Direction range
- 130° - 190°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.3m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 13s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNW (340°)
- Offshore range
- 300° - 20°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.3m
Water temp
15°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
8/10
👥 Spring Break (Mar 14 – Mar 22) — expect extra crowds
Access: LIRR accessible. Beach pass required in summer.
Best Season
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: Aug
Hurricane swells and winter storms.
Getting There
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