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92nd Street

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USA, North East, Long Island NY
Coordinates
40.5833, -73.8121

92nd Street (Long Island, NY) — surf spot description

92nd Street is a local Long Island beachbreak in the Northeast USA, exposed to the Atlantic and shaped by shifting sandbars. Like many spots along Long Island, it’s usually a sand-bottom wave with conditions that can change quickly after storms, long-period swell, or strong tides.

What it’s like

  • Wave type: Mostly beach break
  • Bottom: Sand
  • Wave shape: Can range from soft and crumbly to clean, peaky, and punchy
  • Consistency: Depends heavily on swell direction, tide, and sand movement
  • Crowds: Often a local spot; crowd levels vary by season and conditions

Best conditions

  • Works best with a clean swell and light offshore winds
  • Often prefers a mid tide or whatever tide matches the current sandbar setup
  • Good days can produce short, rippable peaks and decent lefts/rights

Hazards and notes

  • Strong currents and shorebreak can be an issue
  • Sandbars shift often, so the break can change from week to week
  • In winter, conditions can be much more powerful and cold, requiring proper gear
  • Usual beach safety applies: watch for rips, dumpy closeouts, and changing bathymetry

Overall vibe

92nd Street is the kind of spot that can be fun and punchy when everything lines up, but it’s not usually a highly reliable point-style wave. It’s a classic Long Island beachbreak: variable, sometimes hollow, and best appreciated by surfers who like reading shifting sandbars.