Shortboard · New York
Shortboard in New York
11 operators across New York.
New York surfing
New York's surf sits in two main pockets, the south shore of Long Island and the Rockaway Peninsula out in Queens. It rarely makes the highlight reels, but the coast pulls consistent swell, most of it in the colder months. Rockaway Beach gives you a break you can reach on the subway; Montauk gives you something remote and scenic at the far end. Powerful low-pressure systems and hurricane swells feed the whole stretch, and the range of conditions keeps both grizzled locals and first-timers busy.
The state surfs by the calendar. Summer runs warm and small, often streaky, which is exactly the setup surf camps and beginners want for a first lesson. Come fall and winter the Atlantic wakes up, stacking heavier, more organized swell into the coast. Those seasons ask for thicker rubber and more skill and pay it back with real waves and empty lineups. Knowing which season you're walking into is most of a good trip here.
About shortboard
Performance shortboard schools and coaches: high-performance progression on thrusters, twins, and mid-lengths.
Quick facts
- Best season
- May through October
Operators
Shortboard operators
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Resources
More to explore in Shortboard
Hand-picked videos and free guides from the community to help you plan your next trip.
Videos worth watching
Hand-picked clips, sorted by what you do.
Surfing 101: HOW TO Paddle In Like a Pro and Catch Waves with Ease
SURFER
How To Surf A Shortboard
Hydro Mind
Surfing 101: HOW TO Take Off Like a Pro and Catch More Waves
SURFER
How to Surf a Shortboard (5 simple steps)
Meek Surf
Shortcut To Surf A Shortboard - Surfing Tips
Hydro Mind
Beginners Guide : How to Transition from a longboard to a shortboard
Shralp Stories
Guides worth reading
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