Interesting in surfing??? Here are a few facts about the surf along the Long Island shores.
The Surf in New York is different from the lower portion of the Mid-Atlantic coast; Long Island juts due east out into the ocean, giving its south-facing beaches an excellent hurricane swell window and the ability to pick up some Southwest wind swells. This however means that regular wintertime Northeast swells can't get into most spots. There are even a few rock-bottomed reef and pointbreaks, at the southern boundary of New England's geology (found at Montauk, on the eastern tip of Long Island). This is where most New York surfers would choose to be on just about any given set of conditions, but it can be a long and grueling drive for residents of the Big Apple. There are plenty of beachbreak and jetty options much closer to the city ? from the mad city scenes of Rockaway Beach to the spacious and audacious wealth out at The Hamptons.
Make sure when entering the water, no matter what time of year, you are dressed properly to avoid hypothermia!!!
Here is a chart to help you pick the proper wet suit!!!!
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
-4 - 3°C
3 - 10°C
13 - 22°C
19 - 27°C
13 - 23°C
0 - 8°C
If you want to check out your local forecast click here!!!!!!
Course Requirements: 2012 To successfully complete the cognitive training portion of the Lifeguard Certification Program you must attend and actively participate in 24 hours of instruction for non-surf* and 28 hours of instruction for surf** and receive a minimum of 85% on the Lifeguard Procedures written exam.
The training schedule follows:
Thursday 10 May Introduction 6:00-10:00 p.m. Tiana Beach Activity Center
17 May Lifeguard Procedures 6:30-10:00 p.m. Practical Applications Pool- St. Joseph's College 24 May Lifeguard Procedures 6:30-10:00 p.m. Practical Applications Pool- St. Joseph's College
31 May Lifeguard Procedures 6:30-10:00 p.m. Practical Applications Pool- St. Joseph's College
7 June First Aid and Medical 6:00-10:00 p.m. Emergencies Tiana Beach Activity Center
Ocean Water Procedures- 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Ponquogue Beach Monday 4 June Tuesday 5 June Wednesday 6 June
Monday 11 June Tuesday 12 June Wednesday 13 June Thursday 14 June Friday 15 June (Make-Up Class)
OCEAN TESTS: 8:00 a.m. at Ponquogue Beach Saturday 16 June Monday 18 June Wednesday 20 June
Stillwater Tests: 4:30-7:00 p.m at St. Joseph's Pool Saturday 2 June Sunday 3 June
