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Rockaway Beach

Break: Beach
Skill level: Intermediate
Best season: Autumn to winter
Crowds: Very high
Swell: S, SE, E
Wind: N, NW
Location: 40.5853, -73.8153

Hazards

Crowd
Cold water

NYC's official surf beach. Designated zones between Beach 67th and Beach 87th host year-round peaks — accessible by subway from Manhattan.

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