# New York - Long Island

Kitesurfing spot in New York, United States.

> Long Island's varied spots cater to different styles within an hour of New York City. Tobay Beach delivers consistent flat water and open channels perfect for big air training, while Gilgo and Oak Beach access Atlantic-facing waves and kickers. Spring and fall storm systems generate the strongest winds—averaging 2+ days monthly above 25 knots with occasional 30+ knot days. Fall offers warmer water temperatures (3/2 suits sufficient), while spring demands heavier protection. Variable weather during storm periods brings rain and gusty conditions typical of East Coast cyclones.

## Best time to kitesurf
New York - Long Island has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Feb–Apr: 21–29% of days reach 12 kt+, with 10 kt average daily wind, 5–11 °C water and 1–11 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17% | 9.2 | 1.1 | 5.8 |
| Feb | 21% | 9.7 | 1.4 | 5.4 |
| Mar | 29% | 10.3 | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Apr | 22% | 9.7 | 11.1 | 10.7 |
| May | 9% | 8.7 | 15.9 | 15 |
| Jun | 10% | 8.7 | 21.1 | 19.5 |
| Jul | 9% | 8.2 | 24.9 | 24.6 |
| Aug | 4% | 8.1 | 24.2 | 22.6 |
| Sep | 8% | 8 | 20.3 | 22.2 |
| Oct | 10% | 8.2 | 14.7 | 17.5 |
| Nov | 14% | 8.6 | 7.7 | 11.9 |
| Dec | 11% | 8.2 | 4.3 | 7.8 |

## Conditions
- Wind strength: It gets Strong (Up to 30 knots)
- Wind consistency: It's windy Every few weeks
- Water: flat, waves
- Water temperature: Cold (You need a wetsuit)
- Boosting direction: Either direction
- Windy months: Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

## Highlights
- Multiple spot variety
- 1 hour from NYC
- Flat water and waves
- Big air capable
- Storm-driven wind

## Amenities
Beach parking, Multiple access points, Nearby restaurants and shops

## Travel
- Getting there: The spots are all within 1 hour drive of New York City. New York is home to 3 major airports and is easily accessible.
- Ease of access: Easy to visit (< 2 hours from airport)
- Car needed: yes
- Affordability: Expensive ($50-120 /day)

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 40.71427, -74.00597
- Destination guide: [New York](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/new-york)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [New York  - Montauk](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/new-york-montauk) — best around Mar, 21–29% windy days, 10 kt, water 5–11 °C, choppy/flat (0 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/new-york-long-island
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.