Tobay Beach

Tobay Beach is a beach break in Massapequa, NY, covered by a free live cam from Town of Oyster Bay.

About the Break

Tobay is a sandbar beach break on Long Island’s South Shore, picking up groundswell and hurricane swell through the fall, similar to nearby Gilgo and Jones Beach. 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 Town of Oyster Bay, the municipal government of the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York. Watch Live Cam →

Location & Access

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tobay 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 Town of Oyster Bay in Massapequa, NY — see the map above.

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