Water Temps can fluctuate pretty rapidly here on Long Island. A few days of North winds can drop temps 5-10 degrees, and they might rise just as quickly. Water temps generally rise 10 degrees a month starting in the 30's in Feb, peaking around 72 in September(best time). Along with a quiver of boards, a quiver of wetsuits is a good idea.
Dominant Swell and Wind Direction : Any storm that can produce S,SSE,SE,ESE swell will generate waves somewhere on the Island. Generally after a front moves through the wind will switch from northerly offshores around to westerly sideshores which chop it up.
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By Vixen553, 2008-06-24 06:00:33
NYC to LB
Ignore LBC, he is a liar and thinks being a surfer entitles him to be a douche. I live in the city and surf LB all the time and most people there are cool and I have never been hassled. It is crowded during the summer though; however wimpy summer waves are not worth fighting someone over. To the person asking for surf shop and lesson advice, I have always been treated well by Unsound Surf and they can hook you up with someone for lessons (ask for Candice). LB Surf is also a good shop with a large selection of boards. Fun shapes are good beginner boards but just talk to someone who surfs that works at the shop and they will steer you in the right direction. As far as cost, buy a used board for your first if you can.
comment by Anonymous, 2008-03-26 00:41:42
noob
hi i am a brand new surfer on long island and i am looking for a lot of advice. For example, what shops should i go to for the best lesson? and when i want to by my first board, how big should it be and from what company? if anybody has any advice please comment
comment by Anonymous, 2007-12-28 19:39:13
local(the non asshole variety)
Gotta agree with surferchick. There are way to many assholes that surf on long island. Its refreshing when you surf somewhere and the people are actually cool. Its hard to come by these days. Hey local, if I surfed at your spot and u touched my car I'd beat the Sh*t out of you. get your head out of your arse. Surfing is supposed to be a way to get away from people like you. Grow up
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comment by Anonymous, 2008-05-27 17:18:06