Tobay beach surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 21 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
13.1° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Sunday (May 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tobay beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 24th May)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 24th May)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 24th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the ENE by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thu
28
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
0
0
!
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
1
E
4
1.5
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
6
2.4
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
9
3
ESE
9
2.3
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.7
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
7
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
S
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
40
151
100
192
620
1080
1245
840
381
179
133
84
56
53
33
24
25
32
27
34
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
30
ENE
25
E
20
E
30
E
35
E
40
E
40
ENE
35
ENE
20
NNE
10
NNE
5
NNE
5
WSW
10
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
N
10
NNE
5
SSW
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
00:17AM1.45m
1:05PM1.29m
1:16AM1.37m
2:02PM1.30m
2:12AM1.30m
2:58PM1.32m
3:09AM1.23m
3:53PM1.35m
4:05AM1.19m
4:45PM1.39m
5:00AM1.17m
5:33PM1.43m
5:51AM1.17m
6:17PM1.47m
Low Tide
6:44AM0.02m
6:55PM0.20m
7:46AM0.06m
8:05PM0.24m
8:45AM0.09m
9:11PM0.23m
9:37AM0.09m
10:09PM0.20m
10:24AM0.09m
11:00PM0.16m
11:07AM0.10m
11:47PM0.12m
11:49AM0.11m
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part cloud
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light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
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light rain
rain showers
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:26
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8:07
8:08
8:09
8:10
8:12
8:13
8:14
8:14
2
16
27
21
4
9
Temp °C
15
13
14
12
11
8
10
11
11
11
11
12
14
16
17
17
20
26
25
19
21
14
6
7
7
5
1
2
4
4
7
9
12
14
16
15
16
19
26
25
17
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SE
9
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
13
1.6
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.7
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.6
S
6
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.6
S
7
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
12
12
7
5
7
381
179
133
84
56
53
30
24
16
32
27
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.8
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.1
S
15
0.6
ESE
7
0.5
S
6
0.2
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
S
7
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
25
7
7
27
28
18
61
33
4
33
20
7
27
14
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
4
0.1
SE
16
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ENE
4
Energy kJ
4
10
5
4
1
5
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
4
1.5
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
6
2.4
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
9
3
ESE
9
2.3
ESE
9
0.7
S
7
0.2
WSW
2
0.6
S
6
0.4
NNW
3
0.6
S
7
Energy kJ
40
151
100
192
620
1080
1245
840
43
1
25
2
34
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
3
539
612
514
449
954
449
123
152
9
0
0
0
36
162
53
101
64
0
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Long Island New York
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
4
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
4
8
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
6
5
6
9
6
5
9
7
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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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