Tobay beach surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 23 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
9.1° C
(Which is 1.5°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 (Apr 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Apr 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 26th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 26th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 26th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the E by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
6
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
6
0.4
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
4
0.6
SE
4
1.1
ESE
5
1.5
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.6
E
8
1.1
SE
5
1.3
ESE
6
0.5
E
11
0.6
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
32
20
11
15
11
11
56
189
113
106
77
59
59
40
44
42
63
100
58
83
Wind (km/h)
15
W
25
NW
15
NNE
5
ENE
20
S
10
S
30
ESE
35
E
30
ENE
20
NNE
15
ESE
5
ENE
5
E
15
S
10
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
5
ESE
15
ENE
20
NE
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
1:19PM1.20m
1:34AM1.36m
2:21PM1.21m
2:36AM1.31m
3:23PM1.24m
3:39AM1.28m
4:23PM1.30m
4:39AM1.27m
5:17PM1.37m
5:33AM1.28m
6:05PM1.44m
6:21AM1.28m
6:47PM1.49m
Low Tide
7:10PM0.21m
8:14AM0.11m
8:26PM0.23m
9:18AM0.09m
9:34PM0.20m
10:12AM0.06m
10:32PM0.15m
11:00AM0.03m
11:24PM0.10m
11:44AM0.02m
00:12AM0.05m
12:25PM0.02m
00:57AM0.02m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
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6:03
6:01
6:01
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:54
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7:39
7:40
7:43
7:44
7:45
7:45
7:46
5
8
5
1
3
10
2
Temp °C
15
20
18
11
12
10
9
6
5
7
10
8
11
11
10
9
9
10
10
11
10
11
15
12
7
6
5
4
-1
-3
2
5
4
8
7
5
4
3
6
9
9
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
6
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
6
0.4
S
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.3
S
6
0.6
S
5
0.2
ESE
12
1.1
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
E
8
0.4
SSW
5
0.8
SSE
6
0.6
S
6
Energy kJ
19
32
20
11
3
1
7
21
15
113
24
77
59
59
40
42
9
41
31
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
5
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
SE
7
0.1
S
7
0.1
E
7
0.2
E
12
0.3
ESE
11
0.1
S
8
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
5
0.1
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.6
E
11
Energy kJ
9
11
6
3
2
1
1
12
25
1
13
1
1
1
3
58
83
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
7
0.1
E
14
0.4
E
6
0.3
ESE
11
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
15
6
3
2
4
13
24
3
1
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
4
0.6
SE
4
1.1
ESE
5
1.5
ESE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.9
ESE
4
1.1
SE
5
1.3
ESE
6
0.9
E
6
0.9
ESE
6
Energy kJ
2
1
15
11
11
56
189
106
44
26
63
100
57
57
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
56
3
81
584
584
798
930
280
283
9
854
0
9
2530
117
1221
1221
248
0
220
182
Best forecast wave conditions in Long Island New York
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
8
4
5
5
6
5
9
5
6
5
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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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