Surf spot

Jetty 4

Forecast conditions and map view for Jetty 4 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: 40.7879, -72.6628

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.6
Wave direction	S	S	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	ESE	E
Wave period (s)	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.1	4.4	4.3	4.7	4.7	6	5.8	3.5	3.6	3.7	3.7	3.8	3.9	3.9	4.2	4.8	5.2	5.3	5.8	5.7	6.3	6.4	5.9	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.3	4.2	3.9	3.6	3.9	4.2	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.7	5.7	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.2	5	5	4.8	6.3	4.2	4.5	4.8	4
Wave energy (kJ)	19	16	14	9	5	4	4	4	7	8	5	9	10	11	10	10	10	12	19	16	14	18	11	13	12	8	7	9	14	12	7	5	4	4	5	10	15	17	21	22	22	22	20	17	13	12	10	9	6	6	3	5	6	9	8	10
Wind speed (km/h)	6.5	9.6	7.5	12.5	15.3	13	11.3	15.5	14.4	11	16.8	14	8.2	13.7	8	3.1	8.5	11.3	22.5	23.9	21	19.2	20.1	16.9	15.6	15.5	13	11	10.9	13.4	9	11.4	5.5	5.5	5.6	9.8	14	9.7	8	9.7	9.6	7.1	9.9	16.4	21.7	20.3	20.8	18.1	16.5	11.7	13	9.4	7.6	9.7	7.4	5.6
Wind direction	NNEOffshore	NEOffshore	ENECross-off	ESECross	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SWOnshore	WNWCross-on	NNWCross-off	NNWCross-off	SWGlassy	SSWOnshore	WNWCross-on	NNWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NEOffshore	NEOffshore	ECross-off	ESECross	ESECross-off	ESECross	ENEOffshore	ENEOffshore	ENECross-off	ESECross	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SOnshore	SCross-on	SSWOnshore	SWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	WSWCross-on	WSWOnshore	SWOnshore	WSWOnshore	NWCross

Jetty 4 (Long Island, NY) is a North Shore Long Island surf spot known for its jettied beach break / sandbar setup and powerful Northeast swell exposure. It’s the kind of wave that can turn on quickly when conditions line up, especially in fall and winter.

Spot overview

Type: Beach break with jetty influence
Bottom: Mostly sand, with shifting bars and some localized structure near the jetty
Best swell: N / NE / E swell
Best wind: W / NW offshore tends to clean it up
Tide: Often best on a mid tide; can get too soft shallow or too heavy on very big tide/swell combinations
Wave quality: Can be fast, hollow, and punchy when the sandbar is right

What it’s like

Jetty 4 is generally a wave-rich but fickle spot. Because it relies on sand movement, the peaks can change after storms and through the season. On a good swell, it can offer barreling sections and powerful drops, while smaller days may be more racy and short-lived.

Crowds and vibe

Can get crowded when it’s on, especially with local surfers and storm-watch crowds
Local knowledge matters a lot here, since the best peak can shift
Respect the lineup and any local etiquette, as jetties can be sensitive zones

Hazards

Strong currents / rips
Shallow sections on lower tides
Storm surge and heavy shorebreak during big NE systems
Possible rock/jetty hazards depending on exact sand position and conditions

Best conditions summary

Swell: Solid N/NE
Wind: Light W/NW
Tide: Mid tide
Season: Fall and winter are usually the most reliable and powerful