New York
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Pacific Blvd for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 16mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and very poor with moderate SSW wind around 10mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 21mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 2ft and poor conditions with 11mph SW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 17mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 9mph WNW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 18mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with gentle W breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 16mph by PM.
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 0-1ft with a 9.05s swell period. Wind is S at 11mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Pacific Blvd is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.4ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 1.1ft SSW wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 6.05s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
