Tide conditions for Long Beach surf spots
Long Beach, New York
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Long Beach. These 1 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
0.7ft
Falling
Next Low
12:00 PM
0.2 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 9:00 AM(5.0ft) | 3:00 AM(0.4ft) | 9:00 PM(4.0ft) | 3:00 PM(0.2ft) |
| Tomorrow | 9:00 AM(4.9ft) | 3:00 AM(0.5ft) | 10:00 PM(3.8ft) | 4:00 PM(0.3ft) |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 10:00 AM(4.7ft) | 4:00 AM(0.6ft) | 10:00 PM(3.6ft) | 5:00 PM(0.5ft) |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 11:00 AM(4.5ft) | 5:00 AM(0.8ft) | 11:00 PM(3.5ft) | 5:00 PM(0.7ft) |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 12:00 PM(4.3ft) | 5:00 AM(1.0ft) | -- | 6:00 PM(0.8ft) |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 12:00 AM(3.5ft) | 6:00 AM(1.1ft) | 12:00 PM(4.1ft) | 7:00 PM(0.9ft) |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 1:00 AM(3.6ft) | 7:00 AM(1.2ft) | 1:00 PM(4.1ft) | 8:00 PM(0.8ft) |
Today
9:00 AM (5.0ft)
9:00 PM (4.0ft)
3:00 AM (0.4ft)
3:00 PM (0.2ft)
Tomorrow
9:00 AM (4.9ft)
10:00 PM (3.8ft)
3:00 AM (0.5ft)
4:00 PM (0.3ft)
Fri, Nov 13
10:00 AM (4.7ft)
10:00 PM (3.6ft)
4:00 AM (0.6ft)
5:00 PM (0.5ft)
Sat, Nov 14
11:00 AM (4.5ft)
11:00 PM (3.5ft)
5:00 AM (0.8ft)
5:00 PM (0.7ft)
Sun, Nov 15
12:00 PM (4.3ft)
5:00 AM (1.0ft)
6:00 PM (0.8ft)
Mon, Nov 16
12:00 AM (3.5ft)
12:00 PM (4.1ft)
6:00 AM (1.1ft)
7:00 PM (0.9ft)
Tue, Nov 17
1:00 AM (3.6ft)
1:00 PM (4.1ft)
7:00 AM (1.2ft)
8:00 PM (0.8ft)
Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
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Featured Beaches(1)
What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Long Beach
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Long Beach. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Long Beach. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for Long Beach on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
