At a glance
Break type
Beach
Wave direction
Both
Best swell
ESE (E–SE window)
Ideal size
2–5 ft
Best tide
All tides
Consistency
Fairly Consistent
Peak season
Sep–Oct
Nearest airport
JFK · ~10 mi
About this spot
NYC's only surf beach — consistent jetty-divided peaks in Queens. Fun and crowded, best on hurricane and winter swell.
Location
40.5800, -73.8133
Photos
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