New York Named One Of The Best Surf Cities In The World

New York City and surfing don’t necessarily go hand in hand, but there are some pretty good waves within a short distance from the Big Apple. In fact, New York has recently been named as one of The 10 Best Surf Cities in the World by Surfer Magazine.

New York joins Honolulu, Sydney, Bilbao, Cape Town, Malibu, San Francisco, Lisbon, Tel Aviv, and Rio de Janeiro on the list, which was comprised from “job statistics, surf reports, and city guides—taking into consideration surf proximity and quality, employment opportunities, and quality of life—to narrow down the world’s best surf cities.”

New York’s surrounding surf scene is as diverse as its 8.5 million inhabitants with breaks at Rockaway Beach, Lido Beach, Montauk, and various other nearby locations.

If being in the center of the world and occasionally finding yourself in the belly of a cold, heaving tube appeals to you, New York City is undoubtedly a smart bet. — Surfer Magazine
“It’s certainly grown a lot in the past 5-10 years,” said Mike Reinhardt, co-owner of Locals Surf School in Rockaway. “It’s not such an out-of-the-ordinary thing to be a surfer in California, and because of that I don’t think people connect with that as strongly, while here if you’re a surfer it means something a bit more.
“You have to be more dedicated because the waves aren’t as consistent here. They do get really, really good, but aren’t as consistent as somewhere like California or Hawaii.”
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Hurricane season, which lasts from late summer through fall, can be hit or miss depending on the conditions, while the winter storms, including the Nor’easters brought through the region, and low-pressure systems can produce the best rides, as long as you’re properly equipped and experienced for the bone-chilling water and air temperatures.

“I think people bond over that unique identity of being a New York surfer and they’re just a bit more driven,” Reinhardt said. “When you don’t know when your next waves are going to come, you’re like a crazed dog not knowing when your next meal is gonna come. When the waves come, you drop everything to go get them.”

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