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Level 3/10

Long Beach NY

Long Island, USA

👥Crowded🌀Strong rips

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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.

Long Beach NY surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today7

Poor

0.9mSSE@8s

16km/h

0.9m@8s

16km/h

Sun8

Poor

0.6mSE@9s

17km/h

0.6m@9s

17km/h

Mon9

Fair

0.6mSSE@12s

27km/h

0.6m@12s

27km/h

Tue10

Poor

0.6mSE@12s

27km/h

0.6m@12s

27km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.4mSSE@9s

12km/h

0.4m@9s

12km/h

Thu12

Poor

0.3mSE@10s

16km/h

0.3m@10s

16km/h

Fri13

Poor

1.0mE@7s

46km/h

1.0m@7s

46km/h

Sat14

Poor

0.9mESE@8s

24km/h

0.9m@8s

24km/h

Sun15

Poor

0.7mS@8s

36km/h

0.7m@8s

36km/h

Mon16

Poor

0.3mS@8s

35km/h

0.3m@8s

35km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 12 km/h · PM 17 km/h

Swell

0.9m

SSE(148°)

Score: 18/25

Period

Short period

Score: 6/25

Wind

16km/h

WNW(296°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

14°C

0.0mm22%

First light 6:01amSunrise 6:31amSunset 4:44pmLast light 5:14pm

Windswell

0.2m@2s

Secondary

0.3m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell0.9m @8s SSE in window

Wind16 km/h WNW cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 7:51–10:45am · droppingStrike window: 2:13–5:14pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.3–1.2m

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°C

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11°

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8°

2m1.0

sec

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swell

windkm/h

10g27

14g28

19g28

19g36

14g37

14g43

16g38

19g32

15g26

23g41

20g44

20g48

28g43

36g44

30g34

21g31

25g28

31g37

30g41

21g30

12g18

12g17

13g15

11g17

13g17

19g25

22g22

15g13

12g10

16g16

40g54

45g62

46g66

50g64

49g57

8g27

17g30

29g18

31g22

32g27

29g31

35g45

38g47

38g52

37g56

38g54

34g49

37g46

35g50

31g50

tidem

6:06am1.4m

12:20pm0.0m

6:25pm1.3m

12:28am0.0m

6:44am1.5m

1:07pm0.0m

7:04pm1.3m

1:10am0.0m

7:22am1.5m

1:52pm0.0m

7:44pm1.2m

1:54am0.1m

8:01am1.5m

2:37pm0.0m

8:23pm1.2m

2:37am0.1m

8:39am1.5m

3:16pm0.0m

9:02pm1.2m

3:16am0.1m

9:18am1.4m

3:55pm0.1m

9:42pm1.1m

3:53am0.1m

9:59am1.4m

4:36pm0.1m

10:26pm1.1m

4:33am0.2m

10:44am1.3m

5:24pm0.2m

11:18pm1.0m

5:22am0.3m

11:37am1.3m

6:17pm0.2m

12:13am1.0m

6:20am0.3m

12:30pm1.2m

7:12pm0.2m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

6:06 am

High · 1.45m

12:20 pm

Low · 0.03m

6:25 pm

High · 1.27m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction17/25

Swell Size18/25

Swell Period6/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score42/100

Adjustments

Wind History-2

🌊 Tide+1

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-5

Adjusted Score31/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score31

🌊 Partly in the tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Swell0.9m @8s SSE in window

Wind16 km/h WNW cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSE (160°)
Direction range: 120° - 200°
Size range: 0.5m - 2m
Ideal size: 1.2m - 1.6m
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

Access: LIRR accessible. Multiple beach entries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Long Beach NY?

Long Beach NY is a beach break in Long Island, USA, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Long Beach NY?

Long Beach NY picks up swell from the ESE round to the SSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSE. It starts working at around 0.5m and handles up to about 2m, with the sweet spot around 1.2 to 1.6m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 8s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Long Beach NY?

A N wind is dead offshore at Long Beach NY, and anything from the NW round to the NE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Long Beach NY?

Long Beach NY has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.3m to 1.2m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Long Beach NY?

The most reliable run of swell at Long Beach NY comes Sep to Nov, through the northern autumn. There's a second window in Aug and Dec to Feb too. Hurricane season and winter storms.

How cold is the water at Long Beach NY?

The water at Long Beach NY averages around 18°C, so you'll want a 3/2mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Long Beach NY good for beginners?

Yes, it's one of the friendlier waves around, rated 3/10 for difficulty. It gets busy (crowd 7/10), so mind the pecking order. Crowded in summer. Rips during bigger swells.