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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Pacific Blvd, New York. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SE swell at 9s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 19mph from the S and dropping conditions to poor.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on S swell at 6s with light winds out of the WSW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the S and dropping conditions to poor.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 8mph from the E.
Tue, May 19: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with moderate SW wind around 8mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
Wed, May 20: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate SW wind around 10mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 19mph.
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Pacific Blvd is a solid beach break located on Long Island's South Shore in New York, sitting along the Atlantic-facing coastline near Long Beach. The spot picks up long-traveling south and southeast swells that wrap into the shore, producing punchy, fast-breaking waves that reward surfers who can read shifting sandbars. Fall is prime time here when post-tropical and nor'easter swells deliver some of the most powerful and consistent surf the New York coastline has to offer.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Pacific Blvd is 2-3ft with a 9.25s swell period. Wind is SSW at 6mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Pacific Blvd is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.1ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 0.5ft W wind swell swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Pacific Blvd is Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 9.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Pacific Blvd works best with a SSE swell and NNW winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Pacific Blvd. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Pacific Blvd is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Pacific Blvd is a solid beach break located on Long Island's South Shore in New York, sitting along the Atlantic-facing coastline near Long Beach. The spot picks up long-traveling south and southeast swells that wrap into the shore, producing punchy, fast-breaking waves that reward surfers who can read shifting sandbars. Fall is prime time here when post-tropical and nor'easter swells deliver some of the most powerful and consistent surf the New York coastline has to offer.
The prime season at Pacific Blvd is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Pacific Blvd include strong rip currents, crowded lineups on good swells, cold water, shifting sandbars, localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Pacific Blvd forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
