Rockaway Beach
États-Unis · New York
Rockaway Beach, located on the South Shore of Long Island in the Queens neighborhood of New York, is the largest urban beach in the United States. It is a seasonal spot favored by local riders for its balance between accessibility and wind quality, and it is also known as the 'Irish Riviera' due to its Irish-American population.
The beach offers a unique setting with its vast stretches of sand and laid-back atmosphere. It is a special place, both authentic and refined, where the thermal winds from the ocean combine with groundswells to create interesting conditions.
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The ideal wind direction comes from the northwest (NW), generating side-shore winds parallel to the beach, perfect for kitesurfing. The spot features a mix of groundswells and wind swells, with the best swell direction coming from the east. Navigation areas include vast knee-deep bays extending for several kilometers, offering flat waters and ideal thermal winds for beginners. The launch area is directly on the beach, with easy access from streets like Beach 9th Street to Beach 149th Street. Local features include the presence of daily lifeguards from 10 AM to 6 PM during the season, and closed sections for safety or protection of nesting habitats.
Sources :57hours.com · xtremespots.com · nycgovparks.org
