Surf spot

Grand Blvd

Forecast conditions and map view for Grand Blvd in USA, North East, Long Island NY. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, North East, Long Island NY
Coordinates: 40.5854, -73.6843

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Wave period (s)	5.5	5.2	4.5	4.2	4.7	4.7	3.3	3.8	4	4	3.1	3.3	3.6	3.8	3.9	3.9	4	4.2	4	4.5	4.8	4.7	5.7	6.3	5.5	6.1	6.3	3.1	3.3	4.1	3.6	3.5	3.5	3.7	3.9	4.2	4.8	4.8	5	5.3	5.4	5.3	5.2	4.6	4.8	5.2	3.8	3.5	3.4	3	3.3	5	5	3.5	3	3.5
Wave energy (kJ)	9	7	4	2	2	2	2	3	4	5	5	6	7	8	7	8	8	8	5	5	5	5	7	7	3	5	4	1	1	2	1	2	1	1	3	3	5	6	6	6	7	7	7	4	5	5	2	4	4	3	3	3	2	2	1	3
Wind speed (km/h)	3.3	4.9	15.6	17.7	18.1	19.6	19.9	18.9	16.5	15.7	25.6	15.3	13.8	8.3	11.3	19.8	16.3	27.1	23.8	19.4	20.6	25.5	24.6	21.8	22.4	20.8	19.5	16	19.6	18.9	16.1	15.9	8.7	9	10.5	9.5	10.6	12.1	10.6	11.4	9.5	6.7	7.1	11.9	16.9	21.1	24	24.4	20.7	16.8	17.1	18.9	14.8	6.6	10.1	24.8
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Grand Blvd, Long Island, NY (USA) — Surf Spot Description

Grand Blvd is a Long Island surf break on the North East side of the island, exposed to open Atlantic swell depending on exact location and nearby protections. Like many Long Island spots, it can offer peaky beachbreak waves that change a lot with sandbars, tides, and recent storm activity.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak
Swell direction: Best on east, southeast, and northeast swells depending on local orientation
Wind: Typically best with offshore or light northwest winds
Tide: Often mid tide is the safest bet, but this varies
Crowds: Can get busy when conditions are good, especially in summer and fall

Surf quality

Can be fun and punchy when sandbars line up
Usually more localized and inconsistent than famous point breaks
Best after storms or seasonal sandbar shifts that clean up the bottom contour

Conditions and hazards

Cold water much of the year; a wetsuit is usually needed outside summer
Possible strong currents and shorebreak
Watch for rocks, jetties, or submerged hazards if present nearby
Winter surfing can be solid but requires more caution and proper gear

Best season

Fall is often the most reliable period for quality surf on Long Island
Winter can bring the biggest swells
Summer tends to be smaller and more crowded, but can still produce rideable waves