Long Beach is New York City's most accessible surf—an LIRR-reachable beach break where city dwellers can score waves without a car. The wave is a standard beach break with multiple peaks, nothing special but consistent enough to build a dedicated local community. Summer crowds can be intense, but fall hurricane swells bring the goods and thin the crowds. For New Yorkers seeking regular water time without the Montauk commitment, Long Beach provides a reliable daily driver.
Water temp
18°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
7/10
Access: LIRR accessible. Multiple beach entries.
Forecasts are validated against real-time buoy data.
Peak: Sep-Nov
Secondary: Aug, Dec, Jan, Feb
Hurricane season and winter storms.
Verified by Surfline spot guide
How well swell angle matches the spot
Wave height in the ideal range
Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.
Offshore/glassy conditions