Surf spot

Jones Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Jones Beach 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: 40.5889, -73.7304

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Wave period (s)	5.3	4.6	5.2	5	5	5.1	5.2	5.3	5.4	5.3	5	4.8	4.8	4	4.2	3.6	3.5	3.9	3.4	3.5	3.4	3.5	3.5	3.6	3.6	3.8	4.7	5.4	5.1	5.5	5.5	5.5	5	5	6	3.2	3.8	4.1	4.5	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3	3.9	4	3.9	5	3.3	3.1	5.1	5.2	5.3	5.3	3.2	3.1	3.3
Wave energy (kJ)	13	8	11	9	8	8	8	8	8	7	6	4	3	2	3	5	5	6	8	6	5	5	5	5	4	4	6	11	9	11	8	6	3	2	4	2	3	4	6	6	6	5	4	3	3	1	2	2	2	4	4	4	3	3	3	2
Wind speed (km/h)	12	12.4	16.1	17.8	13.2	15.2	7.4	11.8	9.6	10.2	10.7	13.3	17.6	17.2	16.3	15.3	12.1	11.7	6	9.9	5.8	4.4	12	11.3	11.7	15.6	13.7	10.5	14.1	17.7	18.4	13.9	14.8	14	13.9	12.7	16.8	17.3	16.6	15.5	15.7	13.8	14.2	15.5	17.4	17.2	17.4	15.9	11.9	7.9	10.6	11.1	10.9	20.9	19.3	19.9
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Jones Beach (Long Island, NY) is one of the best-known surf spots on the South Shore of Long Island, offering a classic beachbreak with shifting sandbars and plenty of exposure to Atlantic swell.

Spot overview

Type: Beachbreak
Location: Jones Beach State Park, Long Island, New York
Region: Northeast USA
Best for: Surfing, especially when swell lines up with clean offshore winds
Wave shape: Can range from fun, peaky beachbreak to more powerful, faster sections depending on sandbar setup

Wave conditions

Swell direction: Works well with Atlantic swell, especially E/SE swell
Wind: Best with west or northwest winds for cleaner conditions
Tide: Can be tide-sensitive; certain sandbars work better around mid tide
Wave quality: Highly variable because sandbars shift frequently

What to expect

Crowds: Often busy, especially on good summer or fall days
Skill level: Suits intermediate surfers, though experienced surfers can find good waves on the right day
Power: Can get punchy and hollow when swell is solid and bars are lined up
Consistency: Fairly consistent for the area due to its long stretch of open coastline

Best seasons

Fall: Often the best season, with stronger swells and cleaner wind windows
Winter: Can produce bigger, more powerful surf, but conditions are colder and harsher
Summer: Smaller, more manageable waves; better for longboarding or beginner/intermediate sessions
Spring: Variable, with occasional good storm swells

Hazards and considerations

Cold water: Wetsuit required much of the year
Rip currents: Can be strong, especially around bars and cuts
Shifting sandbars: Make conditions change quickly
Beach access rules: Jones Beach is a state park, so check parking and access restrictions

Overall

Jones Beach is a reliable, accessible Long Island surf spot that can produce very good beachbreak waves when the sandbars, swell, and wind line up. It’s not always consistent in one exact break because the bottom changes often, but that variability is part of what makes it exciting.