National Weather ServiceNew YorkHigh Surf AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
High Surf Advisories in New York
The National Weather Service issued 1 high surf advisories for New York in 2025 and 3 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 19th most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 17% above the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Southeast Suffolk was covered most often (65 times since 2008).
How many high surf advisories does New York get?
Every high surf advisory that covered part of New York. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2008 | 3 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does New York get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in New York?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Suffolk | 65 | 8 | September 24, 2026 |
| Southwest Suffolk | 63 | 8 | September 24, 2026 |
| Kings (Brooklyn) | 48 | 7 | September 24, 2026 |
| Southern Nassau | 43 | 8 | September 24, 2026 |
| Southern Queens | 40 | 7 | September 24, 2026 |
| Nassau | 18 | 0 | November 12, 2010 |
| Queens | 18 | 0 | November 12, 2010 |
| Bronx | 1 | 0 | October 28, 2012 |
| Northeast Suffolk | 1 | 0 | October 28, 2012 |
| Northern Nassau | 1 | 0 | October 28, 2012 |
| Northern Queens | 1 | 0 | October 28, 2012 |
| Northwest Suffolk | 1 | 0 | October 28, 2012 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a high surf advisory?
A high surf advisory means large, dangerous breaking waves and strong currents along the shore. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in New York.