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
Next High
04:00 PM
5.9 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:00 AM(5.7ft) | 1:00 AM(0.2ft) | 7:00 PM(5.9ft) | 1:00 PM(-0.2ft) |
| Tomorrow | 8:00 AM(5.7ft) | 2:00 AM(0.1ft) | 8:00 PM(6.2ft) | 2:00 PM(-0.3ft) |
| Wed, Apr 1 | 8:00 AM(5.8ft) | 2:00 AM(-0.1ft) | 9:00 PM(6.3ft) | 3:00 PM(-0.2ft) |
| Thu, Apr 2 | 9:00 AM(5.7ft) | 3:00 AM(-0.2ft) | 9:00 PM(6.3ft) | 3:00 PM(-0.1ft) |
| Fri, Apr 3 | 10:00 AM(5.5ft) | 4:00 AM(-0.1ft) | 10:00 PM(6.2ft) | 4:00 PM(0.0ft) |
| Sat, Apr 4 | 10:00 AM(5.3ft) | 4:00 AM(-0.0ft) | 11:00 PM(5.9ft) | 4:00 PM(0.4ft) |
| Sun, Apr 5 | 11:00 AM(5.0ft) | 5:00 AM(0.1ft) | 11:00 PM(5.7ft) | 5:00 PM(0.6ft) |
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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.
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
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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