Surf: General: People from the center of Long Island have a straight shot to Moses, whose south facing direction makes it turn on with the slightest hint of summer swell. The consistent beachbreak peaks can be quite good, but you have to stay on top of the sandbars as they are constantly shifting. The sand moves all over the place, so, as Gumpian Theory goes, you never known what you're gonna get.

When you arrive at Robert Moses, ask the attendants at one of the many parking areas which beaches are designated for surfing on that particular day, and they'll happily point you in the right direction. For any of your surfing needs, Rick's Action Sports is the local stop. Robert Moses, in case you are wondering, was the father of New York City's (and to a lesser extent Long Island's) urban planning efforts. So there's one talking point for your little cocktail party. Tides: Mid Size: Waist high-well overhead Wind: NW to NNW Swell: SE Bottom: Sand Paddling: Depends on the swell and sandbar - ranges from easy in summer to very hard in winter. Spot Rating: Depends on the swell and sanbarbut can get good. Access: Easy Crowds: Crowd Factor: Moderate. Local Vibe: Mellow. Environment: Pretty clean overall. Hazards: Rip currents. Season: September through March