Long Beach NY
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.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (160°)
- Direction range
- 120° - 200°
- Size range
- 0.5m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.5m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.2m
Water temp
18°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
7/10
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: LIRR accessible. Multiple beach entries.
Best Season
Peak: Sep-Nov
Secondary: Aug, Dec, Jan, Feb
Hurricane season and winter storms.
Getting There
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