Long Beach

Long Beach is a beach break in Long Beach, NY, covered by a free live cam from Skudin Surf.

About the Break

Long Beach is a sandbar beach break split into several named sections (Central, East End, West End) that pick up groundswell and hurricane swell through the fall, making it one of the more consistently surfed beaches on Long Island’s South Shore. As a sand-bottom beach break, it’s generally well suited to longboarders, intermediate surfers, and anyone working on their pop-up — more forgiving than reef or point breaks, without a sharp takeoff zone or fixed hazard.

Surf Etiquette at Beach Breaks

Beach breaks tend to be more forgiving on etiquette than reef or point breaks: because the sandbars shift and there’s rarely one single best takeoff spot, the lineup is usually more spread out and less territorial. Still, the basics apply everywhere — the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don’t drop in on someone already riding a wave, and take a moment to watch the lineup before paddling out if you’re new to it. Every break has its regulars, and a little patience goes a long way.

About the Cam Host

The cam is provided by Skudin Surf, a surf instruction business teaching lessons and camps at multiple New York beaches including Long Beach, Rockaway, and Lido Beach. Watch Live Cam →

Location & Access

Long Beach sits on the Atlantic coast in Long Beach, Nassau County, New York. See the New York surf guide for the full regional picture →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Long Beach surf cam free to watch? Yes — every cam in the directory is free and public, no login required.

Where exactly is the camera? At Skudin Surf in Long Beach, NY — see the map above.

Are there other free surf cams nearby? Yes — see Nearby Live Cams below.