Tobay Beach
Free live surf cam at Tobay Beach, Massapequa, New York, hosted by the Town of Oyster Bay.
New York
4 free live surf cams tracked in New York
About New York Surfing
New York's surf coast runs from the well-known breaks of Long Island — Montauk in particular has a long-documented surf history — down through the beaches closer to New York City. It shares the same general mid-Atlantic-to-New-England swell pattern as its neighbors: nor'easters and fall hurricanes for the best surf, colder water than states further south.
When to Surf
Real NOAA buoy data shows offshore swell typically peaking around December (averaging roughly 5.4 ft) and easing to its calmest around June (roughly 3.1 ft).
Water Temp & Wetsuit Needs
Water ranges from roughly 40°F in the coldest month to 73°F in the warmest. In the coldest stretch, a thick wetsuit (5/4mm or a semi-dry suit) with boots, gloves, and a hood is standard; by the warmest month, a 2mm springsuit is typically enough.
Skill Level Breakdown
Of New York's 4 tracked cams, 4 are beach breaks — generally the most beginner/longboard-friendly wave type.
Surf Etiquette
The core etiquette rules are the same on every coast: the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don't drop in on a rider already up, and take a few minutes to watch how a lineup is working before paddling out if you're new to a spot. See each spot's own page for etiquette notes specific to its break type.
Quick Facts
- Cams tracked: 4
- Coastline: Atlantic
- Break types: 4 beach