The Wave
Sandbar banks tend to work on southeast-groundswells with cleaner conditions in north-to-northwest offshore winds.
Tide matters less than daily bar shape but low-mid and rising tides commonly produce punchier peaks.
Surf GuideNew York
Jones Beach State Park
A wide, popular Long Island beach-break that often yields quick sandbar lefts and rights on southeast groundswell with heavy summertime crowds. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Jones Beach State Park in New York.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNew York, US
Best conditions today
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 7 s
- Wind N 10 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
0.5 ftrising
- Low0.0 ft
- High2.6 ft
- Low0.2 ft
- High2.8 ft
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Shifting sandbars and heavy crowds near main parking fields are the first things locals warn about-walk east/west from the main lifeguard zones to find quieter peaks.
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