Tobay beach surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 16 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
13.2° C
(Which is 1.9°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 17) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 17th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 23rd May)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 23rd May)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the NE by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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)
0.6
ESE
9
1.3
S
5
1.3
S
6
1
S
8
1.1
S
8
1
S
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.5
SE
9
1
S
5
1.3
S
6
1.1
S
6
1.2
S
6
1
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.4
SE
9
1.1
E
6
1.6
E
6
2
E
7
2
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
66
73
130
118
142
115
58
64
75
37
44
130
101
106
73
49
27
92
181
396
540
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
35
SSW
25
SW
15
W
25
SSW
10
SW
10
E
10
SE
15
S
15
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
35
SSW
10
NW
20
NNE
20
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
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
12:06PM1.29m
00:17AM1.45m
1:05PM1.29m
1:16AM1.37m
Low Tide
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
5:45AM-0.04m
5:49PM0.13m
6:44AM0.02m
6:55PM0.20m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:33
5:31
5:31
5:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:04
8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:08
6
2
4
15
8
6
8
Temp °C
17
20
19
23
26
24
20
21
20
24
26
25
24
24
22
15
13
10
9
9
9
13
15
16
22
24
21
19
21
20
23
24
21
22
21
18
12
9
6
2
2
1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
SSE
8
1
S
8
1
SSE
8
1
S
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
13
0.6
S
5
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
1.1
S
6
0.4
SE
9
1
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.1
SE
13
Energy kJ
66
45
38
118
116
115
58
6
7
20
35
25
101
27
73
49
25
19
7
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
S
14
0.5
SE
9
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
16
0.4
SE
9
0.1
SE
15
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
Energy kJ
45
32
12
5
4
37
7
10
28
8
29
28
27
7
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
Energy kJ
14
6
7
9
8
8
8
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
2
1.3
S
5
1.3
S
6
1.1
S
8
0.9
SSW
5
0.8
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
1
S
5
1.3
S
6
1.2
S
6
0.8
ENE
4
1.1
E
6
1.6
E
6
2
E
7
2
E
8
Energy kJ
1
73
130
142
42
64
75
44
130
106
17
92
181
396
540
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
50
285
270
0
195
49
9
798
50
53
327
50
162
377
0
9
183
159
538
2530
541
Best forecast wave conditions in Long Island New York
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
1
3
2
1
2
3
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
7
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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