What's the best tide for surfing in Queens?

Tide preferences vary by spot in Queens. 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.

How do tides affect surfing conditions in Queens?

Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Queens. 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.

Where can I check tide charts for Queens?

You can check tide charts for Queens 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.

Tide conditions for Queens surf spots

Queens, 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 Queens. These 2 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.

Current Tide

1.4ft

Rising

Next High

08:00 AM

4.6 ft

NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data

Tide Chart

7-Day Tide Schedule

7-day tide schedule showing high and low tides
Day	High 1	Low 1	High 2	Low 2
Today	3:00 AM(2.6 ft)	6:00 AM(1.1 ft)	12:00 PM(4.0 ft)	7:00 PM(1.1 ft)
Tomorrow	1:00 AM(4.6 ft)	7:00 AM(0.9 ft)	1:00 PM(4.0 ft)	8:00 PM(1.0 ft)
Fri, Feb 13	2:00 AM(4.8 ft)	8:00 AM(0.7 ft)	2:00 PM(4.2 ft)	8:00 PM(0.8 ft)
Sat, Feb 14	3:00 AM(5.0 ft)	9:00 AM(0.3 ft)	3:00 PM(4.5 ft)	9:00 PM(0.5 ft)
Sun, Feb 15	3:00 AM(5.4 ft)	10:00 AM(-0.0 ft)	4:00 PM(4.8 ft)	10:00 PM(0.2 ft)
Mon, Feb 16	4:00 AM(5.7 ft)	11:00 AM(-0.2 ft)	5:00 PM(5.0 ft)	11:00 PM(0.0 ft)
Tue, Feb 17	5:00 AM(5.9 ft)	11:00 AM(-0.4 ft)	5:00 PM(5.4 ft)	11:00 PM(-0.1 ft)

Today

3:00 AM (2.6 ft)

12:00 PM (4.0 ft)

6:00 AM (1.1 ft)

7:00 PM (1.1 ft)

Tomorrow

1:00 AM (4.6 ft)

1:00 PM (4.0 ft)

7:00 AM (0.9 ft)

8:00 PM (1.0 ft)

Fri, Feb 13

2:00 AM (4.8 ft)

2:00 PM (4.2 ft)

8:00 AM (0.7 ft)

8:00 PM (0.8 ft)

Sat, Feb 14

3:00 AM (5.0 ft)

3:00 PM (4.5 ft)

9:00 AM (0.3 ft)

9:00 PM (0.5 ft)

Sun, Feb 15

3:00 AM (5.4 ft)

4:00 PM (4.8 ft)

10:00 AM (-0.0 ft)

10:00 PM (0.2 ft)

Mon, Feb 16

4:00 AM (5.7 ft)

5:00 PM (5.0 ft)

11:00 AM (-0.2 ft)

11:00 PM (0.0 ft)

Tue, Feb 17

5:00 AM (5.9 ft)

5:00 PM (5.4 ft)

11:00 AM (-0.4 ft)

11:00 PM (-0.1 ft)

Beach Tide Preferences

Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.

Rockaway Beach – 90th St

lower-intermediate

1.0–4.0 ft

Rockaway Beach – 98th St

lower-intermediate

1.0–4.0 ft

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

Intermediate

Beach 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

Intermediate

Just 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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Featured Beaches(2)

Rockaway Beach – 90th St

Intermediate

Rockaway Beach – 98th St

Intermediate

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