Least crowded surf spots in Queens
Queens, New York
Recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.
When Queens lineups stack up, knowing a backup changes everything. These 2 breaks range from tucked-away reef passes to underrated sandbars that stay empty even on weekend south pulses.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
2 spots
Rockaway Beach – 90th St
IntermediateBeach 90th Street in Rockaway is a bustling beach‑break with jetties creating punchy lefts and rights. The zone draws everyone from novice longboarders to seasoned shortboarders and gets its best shape on south‑ and east‑swell hurricane pulses with an offshore west or northwest breeze.
Rockaway Beach – 98th St
IntermediateJust down the boardwalk from 90th Street, Beach 98th has similar punchy peaks. Jetties create multiple take‑off spots and the wave suits lower‑intermediate to advanced surfers on south and east swells with light offshore winds.
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What to focus on today
- Secondary peaks and tide windows that thin crowds
- Parking tricks and walk-in trails most visitors skip
- Forecast cues that trigger locals-only surges
- Nearby alternates when the primary target turns into a zoo
Session logging tips
Once you wrap the surf, drop a note in your Quiver journal with tide, board, and crowd observations. Over time you'll see crystal-clear patterns about when Queens rewards this type of session objective.
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