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Long Island, New York, United States

Long Beach

Beginner Beach break Sand bottom Peels both 0.5–2.2 m Any tide

A long, straight barrier-island beach that scoops up northeast swells with remarkably even sandbars. The most consistent wave on Long Island for beginners and intermediates alike, with a boardwalk, subway access and surf schools running through the season.

Hazards

Rip

Conditions

Best swell
NE, E, SE
Best wind
W, NW
Season
Sep, Oct, Nov
Wave size
0.5–2.2 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
40.5878, -73.6585

Facilities

ParkingToiletsCafeSurf SchoolBoard Rental

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