Tobay beach surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 29 Apr 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
9.6° C
(Which is 1.1°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 (Apr 30) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 30th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 5th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 30th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat morning, strong winds from the S by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
!
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
10
1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.6
S
8
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
E
9
0.7
S
7
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
S
4
1.7
S
6
0.9
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
200
214
163
232
218
179
132
98
62
61
61
68
47
51
59
38
50
37
30
205
60
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SSE
10
WSW
15
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
20
W
10
W
10
SW
30
SSW
15
N
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
NE
20
SSW
40
S
35
S
35
SSW
10
NNW
15
WNW
cross-on
on
on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
High Tide
6:47PM1.49m
7:04AM1.28m
7:26PM1.52m
7:44AM1.27m
8:02PM1.51m
8:23AM1.24m
8:38PM1.49m
9:02AM1.19m
9:14PM1.44m
9:42AM1.15m
9:51PM1.38m
10:25AM1.09m
10:30PM1.33m
Low Tide
12:25PM0.02m
00:57AM0.02m
1:05PM0.03m
1:40AM0.00m
1:43PM0.06m
2:21AM0.00m
2:21PM0.09m
3:01AM0.02m
2:57PM0.14m
3:38AM0.05m
3:32PM0.19m
4:16AM0.10m
4:06PM0.24m
4:54AM0.15m
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5:54
5:54
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
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7:46
7:47
7:49
7:50
7:51
7:52
7:52
11
2
3
Temp °C
10
10
10
11
14
14
11
15
14
11
11
12
10
14
15
12
13
12
13
14
11
6
6
7
10
11
12
4
8
8
7
7
8
4
8
10
8
5
3
6
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
10
1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.6
S
8
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.9
S
6
Energy kJ
200
214
163
232
218
179
132
98
62
61
61
68
47
51
59
38
35
23
13
6
60
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
4
0.3
S
4
0.3
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.5
SSW
4
0.2
S
5
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
SE
9
0.2
E
8
Energy kJ
5
3
4
2
4
10
2
45
33
19
4
3
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
1
1
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
4
0.5
NW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
W
3
0.4
SSW
4
0.9
S
4
0.5
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
SW
4
0.7
S
7
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
S
4
1.7
S
6
0.3
NW
3
Energy kJ
8
5
4
3
7
24
6
1
2
50
37
30
205
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
153
140
140
12
0
12
62
49
0
12
140
0
53
56
0
140
954
830
1113
3
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Long Island New York
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
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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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