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Gilgo Beach

New York, United States · 40.6184, -73.3976

Prone Foiling Intermediate

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Photo taken near this spot by Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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wind meter

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tide station

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guides & forecasts

conditions & access

Season

Off-season or before peak permit cutoff

Water

Wide Atlantic beach with variable sandbars

Experience

Intermediate

Hazards

Changing sandbars; surfers near the entrance; four-wheel-drive access; remote sections

Parking & access

A 4x4 beach permit may be required for the quieter driving sections and is not generally sold during peak season.

“Forum riders confirm Gilgo as a workable foil location and recommend driving beyond the main entrance breaks to find less crowded water.”

— via Progression Project forum — NYC SUP/prone foiling community thread, last verified 2026-08-01

Live wind

wx.ikitesurf.com Broadway (0.04 mi) Nearest live iKiteSurf station (nearby, not confirmed at launch): Broadway (0.04 mi) — https://wx.ikitesurf.com/spot/693461 wx.ikitesurf.com

Tides

NOAA CO-OPS Tide predictions — station 8515764 Nearest tide station, 0.3 km from the launch. tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov

Local guides

forum.progressionproject.com Rockaway Beach https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/sup-prone-foiling-spots-near-nyc/15093 forum.progressionproject.com

Links are community-sourced and open directly on the provider's site. Verify conditions locally before riding.

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