Tobay beach surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 11 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
12.1° 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 Monday (May 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 11th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 11th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 13th May)6ft (1.9m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
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
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
8
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
1
SSW
5
1.4
S
5
1.9
S
6
1.2
S
6
1
SSE
6
0.8
S
6
1
SSE
7
0.8
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.7
SE
9
0.5
SE
8
0.7
S
8
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
37
42
40
40
100
256
89
67
38
99
79
100
85
34
68
36
37
81
39
34
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
20
N
15
N
15
SSW
25
SSW
35
S
40
S
25
S
10
SW
20
WSW
25
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
W
25
W
25
W
20
NW
20
NW
cross-on
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:21PM1.21m
3:38AM1.22m
4:16PM1.32m
4:39AM1.25m
5:10PM1.45m
5:36AM1.29m
6:00PM1.57m
6:30AM1.34m
6:49PM1.66m
7:21AM1.37m
7:37PM1.72m
8:13AM1.37m
8:27PM1.72m
9:07AM1.36m
Low Tide
9:46PM0.27m
10:02AM0.11m
10:42PM0.17m
10:50AM0.04m
11:36PM0.06m
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
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
clear
light rain
rain showers
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:39
5:37
5:37
5:35
5:35
5:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:04
8:05
8:06
7
1
3
1
Temp °C
14
13
12
15
13
12
14
14
14
16
15
12
14
14
16
19
18
21
24
24
16
10
8
7
9
7
6
6
7
12
12
10
8
11
10
12
15
15
17
18
19
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
8
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.8
S
6
1
SSE
7
0.8
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.7
SE
9
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.6
S
5
0.5
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
8
Energy kJ
94
37
42
40
21
9
9
8
4
38
99
79
100
85
34
33
16
37
81
39
34
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
6
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
E
6
0.1
SW
4
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
E
8
0.5
SE
9
0.4
S
5
0.2
E
8
0.4
S
7
Energy kJ
7
18
18
17
16
10
10
10
6
1
36
27
12
36
8
5
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SSW
3
0.2
S
6
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
E
6
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
5
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
6
2
3
9
6
1
1
14
6
5
5
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
2
0.3
NNW
3
0.3
SSW
2
1
SSW
5
1.4
S
5
1.9
S
6
1.2
S
6
1
SSE
6
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.6
NW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.7
S
8
0.8
SSW
5
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
1
1
1
40
100
256
89
67
5
3
6
4
3
68
26
1
3
2
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
1
1
Distance (km)
118
3
0
291
324
329
1586
279
53
56
12
0
0
62
53
12
53
53
56
12
64
Best forecast wave conditions in Long Island New York
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
1
4
2
1
4
4
4
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
9
5
6
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
7
4
4
8
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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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