Tobay beach surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 14 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
12.6° C
(Which is 1.7°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 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
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
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
1.3
SE
9
1.2
ESE
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
SSE
9
1.1
S
5
1
S
7
1
S
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
35
54
294
231
81
82
67
70
112
115
77
44
43
28
36
36
40
50
29
29
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
10
W
15
WNW
15
NW
10
NNW
5
ESE
15
SW
25
S
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
W
10
WSW
5
SSW
20
S
15
SW
20
SW
30
SSW
20
SW
20
W
15
NNW
15
NNW
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
6:00PM1.57m
6:30AM1.34m
6:49PM1.66m
7:21AM1.37m
7:37PM1.72m
8:13AM1.37m
8:27PM1.72m
9:07AM1.36m
9:19PM1.69m
10:04AM1.33m
10:17PM1.62m
11:05AM1.30m
11:17PM1.53m
Low Tide
11:38AM-0.02m
00:29AM-0.04m
12:28PM-0.06m
1:22AM-0.12m
1:19PM-0.08m
2:15AM-0.16m
2:11PM-0.09m
3:07AM-0.18m
3:04PM-0.07m
3:58AM-0.16m
3:56PM-0.02m
4:50AM-0.11m
4:50PM0.05m
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:37
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:33
5:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:01
8:02
8:04
8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
6
5
1
1
1
Temp °C
13
14
14
13
16
16
16
18
18
22
24
23
22
24
23
26
28
24
25
23
21
13
12
12
10
13
14
13
14
13
20
23
22
23
24
22
24
25
19
24
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
1.3
SE
9
1.2
ESE
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.4
SSE
8
1
S
7
1
S
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
S
5
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
Energy kJ
33
35
54
294
231
81
82
44
28
112
115
77
44
43
28
36
36
36
11
29
29
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
6
0.5
E
6
0.4
E
5
1
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
SE
9
0.5
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.2
E
9
0.6
SE
8
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
16
0.6
SE
9
0.4
S
5
0.4
S
5
Energy kJ
21
18
8
176
22
67
41
67
26
6
55
6
7
7
7
10
50
8
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.5
S
8
0.5
SSE
9
0.1
SE
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
14
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
Energy kJ
10
9
14
34
48
3
13
5
4
4
10
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
3
0.3
WSW
4
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
2
1.1
S
4
1.1
S
5
0.5
E
3
0.4
ESE
4
0.5
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
4
0.9
S
4
0.9
S
5
0.5
W
3
Energy kJ
1
3
2
1
42
70
5
6
21
15
28
40
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
9
0
0
0
0
9
50
162
53
12
3
12
3
142
56
338
2615
812
49
3
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Long Island New York
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
2
2
4
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
1
4
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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