Breezy Point Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

SE, ESE, E

Wind

NW to N

Surf Height

Waist high-overhead

Tide

Low-mid generally best

Breezy Point Surf Guide

Breezy Point is a quiet little enclave at the very beginning of Long Island, just west of Rockaway Beach. Breezy Point rarely gets that good, and heavy rips will wear you out.

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced

BegIntAdv

Intermediate to advanced

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Mellow.

Crowd Factor

Mellow

MellowHeavy

Minor.

Spot Rating

Poor

PoorPerfect

Kinda fickle but the right day can get fun.

Shoulder Burn

Light

LightExhausting

Typically mellow, can be tough on big days.

Water Quality

Fair

CleanDirty

Fairly clean even with the close proximity to the Hudson.

Hazards

Currents.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard

Access

Pay parking available, limited street parking

Bottom

Sand

Best Season

September through March

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