Surf's Up In Nassau County

The weather is hot. The water is warm. The waves are at their best all along Nassau County’s South Shore. So, grab your board and your sunblock and catch a wave at one of these cool spots:

Long Beach

Just steps away from the Long Island Rail Road station, Long Beach has permanent surfing beaches to the east of the swimming area, between Lincoln and Monroe boulevards and Maple and Pacific boulevards.

All surfers pay $12 for admission to the beach park and can catch some waves during lifeguard hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

A third area rotates from week to week:

May 29, 30, 31* -- Between Magnolia Blvd. and Laurelton Blvd.

June 5, 6 -- Between Laurelton Blvd. and Lafayette Blvd.

June 12, 13 -- Between Lafayette Blvd. and Washington Blvd.

June 19, 20 -- Between Washington Blvd. and Lindell Blvd.

June 26 - July 2 -- Between Lindell Blvd. and Grand Blvd.

July 3 - 9* -- Between Grand Blvd. and New York Blvd.

July 10 - 16 -- Between National Blvd. and Magnolia Blvd.

July 17 - 23 -- Between Magnolia Blvd. and Laurelton Blvd.

July 24 - 30 -- Between Laurelton Blvd. and Lafayette Blvd.

July 31 - Aug 6 -- Between Lafayette Blvd. and Washington Blvd.

Aug 7 - 13 -- Between Washington Blvd. and Lindell Blvd.

Aug14 - 20 -- Between Lindell Blvd. and Grand Blvd.

Aug 21 - 27 -- Between Grand Blvd. and New York Blvd.

Aug 28 - Sep 6* -- Between National Blvd. and Magnolia Blvd.

* Please note that surfing will end at NOON for the following holidays: Monday, May 31st, Memorial Day; Monday, July 5th, Independence Day (observed); and Monday, September 6th, Labor Day.

Jones Beach and nearby

At Jones Beach State Park, surfers head to the waters by the jetty near West End parking field 2. Surfing is permitted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Jones Beach also provides wonderful surf fishing. The boat basin contains 76 slips that are available free of charge for day visitors coming by boat.

At Tobay Beach, also part of the Jones Beach complex, Oyster Bay non-residents can surf Monday through Friday, except holidays; town residents can surf any day. Oyster Bay residents pay $10 daily per car or motorcycle, $50 for the season; nonresidents pay $40 daily per car or motorcycle.

And the surf’s not the only thing that’s up in Nassau County, The Island of Possibilities. We’re home to world-class shopping, restaurants, and museums. Not to mention Gold Coast mansions, exciting fairs and festivals, quaint villages and spectacular fishing and boating. You’ll also discover a wide range of outdoor escapes, such as at Sands Point Preserve, where you can trek through forests and meadows to the beach and cliffs. Like golf? It’s all right here. From beginners pitch and put to Bethpage Black, home of the 2009 U.S. Open.

So come for the day. Or stay overnight. And remember, there’s something fun and exciting to do in Nassau County all year round.