Tobay beach surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 04 May 2026 EDT
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Tobay beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tobay beach sea temperature is
11.1° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tobay beach this week:

The surf forecast for Tobay beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tobay beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 7th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 11th May)6ft (1.9m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 5th May)8ft (2.4m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tobay beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Mon
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
6
1.4
S
7
2.3
S
7
2.3
S
7
2.2
S
7
2.2
S
7
1.3
S
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.9
S
5
1.3
S
5
1.1
S
5
0.5
SSE
6
0.3
ESE
9
1
S
4
1.3
S
5
1.5
S
6
2.1
S
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
125
173
539
572
496
510
159
75
55
86
47
56
36
87
67
20
15
35
99
165
403
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
25
SSW
40
SSW
40
SSW
40
SSW
40
SSW
15
WNW
5
NNW
20
SW
30
NW
20
WNW
25
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
20
NW
10
WSW
25
S
30
SSW
20
SW
15
NW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
High Tide
9:51PM1.38m
10:25AM1.09m
10:30PM1.33m
11:10AM1.05m
11:13PM1.27m
11:57AM1.03m
00:00AM1.24m
12:46PM1.03m
00:50AM1.21m
1:35PM1.06m
1:42AM1.20m
2:27PM1.12m
2:38AM1.20m
3:21PM1.21m
Low Tide
4:16AM0.10m
4:06PM0.24m
4:54AM0.15m
4:41PM0.30m
5:34AM0.21m
5:20PM0.34m
6:21AM0.24m
6:11PM0.39m
7:17AM0.26m
7:26PM0.40m
8:17AM0.23m
8:42PM0.36m
9:12AM0.18m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
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5:48
5:47
5:45
5:43
5:43
5:41
5:41
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7:52
7:52
7:53
7:54
7:55
7:57
7:58
7:59
1
1
2
5
5
1
Temp °C
14
16
16
15
14
14
14
10
13
13
13
15
15
13
13
14
14
16
15
14
16
8
11
9
7
7
7
8
6
8
9
7
9
13
7
6
13
10
10
9
11
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
12
1.3
S
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
S
7
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
Energy kJ
6
1
3
159
75
55
86
47
18
36
27
28
20
13
14
14
5
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.1
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
12
0.2
ESE
12
Energy kJ
1
2
8
20
5
2
5
5
16
15
5
20
21
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
18
0.3
SSW
4
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
5
1
6
2
6
4
5
10
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
6
1.4
S
7
2.3
S
7
2.3
S
7
2.2
S
7
2.2
S
7
0.2
WNW
2
0.2
WNW
3
0.8
S
7
0.9
S
5
1.3
S
5
1.1
S
5
0.3
WNW
2
1
S
4
1.3
S
5
1.5
S
6
2.1
S
7
Energy kJ
125
173
539
572
496
510
1
1
56
34
87
67
1
35
99
165
403
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
162
1709
1709
1352
1206
2579
14
0
53
49
36
53
184
291
329
3
56
2718
324
285
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Long Island New York
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
1
2
3
2
3
1
1
3
2
1
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
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Information about the Tobay beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tobay beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tobay beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tobay beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Tobay beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tobay beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Tobay beach is 7 km (4 miles) from East Massapequa. If you plan a vacation in Long Island New York, look for hotels and other accommodation in East Massapequa. East Massapequa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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