The Rockaways · 2. The Rockaways is the only beach in NYC where you can legally surf. ) The Rockaways. A guide to New York surf spots · Breezy Point · Rockaway (92nd Street Beach) · Long Beach · Lido Beach · Tobay Beach · Jones Beach State Park · Robert. The Jersey Shore · 4. The 7 best beaches for surfing near NYC · 1. Montauk · 3. The Hamptons. ) Long Beach Island. Montauk · 4. The Rockaways in Queens · 2. The Rockaways · 2. 1. It's a direct shot to. · 2. See More. Best Beaches for Surfing near NYC · Oyster Bay, NY · Fire Island, NY · The Rockaways, NY · Ocean City, NJ · Seaside Park, NJ · Point Pleasant, NJ · Montauk, NY. Where to Surf in New York · 1. Long Beach Island, NY · 3. Jones Beach State Park. POOR TO FAIR. Rockaway Beach is the quintessential New York City surf break and the only spot where you can legally ride waves in the densely populated metropolitan area. Lido Beach. The main spots (and weirdly usually the best waves) are found at streets with train stations: 90th Street and 67th Street. . Surfing NYC, Long Island and the Jersey Shore – Our Favorite Spots · 1. Fire Island · 5. Top Surf Spots & Beaches in New York. POOR TO FAIR. Sandy Hook · 6. Long. Long Beach · 3. Lido Beach. Belmar · 7. Travel & Surf Guide · Suffolk County Travel & Surf Guide. The Hamptons · 4. Fire Island · 5.