User:Thegucc/Outer gleasons

The Outer Gleasons are located just off the south shore of Long Island, NY. Just off the public Point Lookout Beach, of the Town of Hempstead, the Outer Gleasons are located at roughly 40.584022 Latitude, -73.586469 Longitude. While this area is not officially documented as the Outer Gleasons, it is well known among Long Island surfers as such. The Outer Gleasons are typically revered among the surfing community because they are characterized by consistent waves, even on the most mild of days. As a result, even on calmer days elsewhere the Outer Gleasons typically enjoy waves that are above average in height and volume. This, combined with their being somewhat further offshore than usual surfing grounds, makes them a destination primarily for experienced surfers, while novices aspire to tackle the area. The Outer Gleasons developed over the past 50 years as a result of a growing sand bar off the southern shore of Long Beach Island. Specifically, the extensive man-made jetty at the western most end of Jones Beach works to shift the natural flow of sand further offshore, whereas it would normally land onshore. As the sands shift west due to normal current patterns, the extended jetty leaves sand just south of the coast. The Outer Gleasons are at the epicenter of this dynamic, creating an unusually violent zone of steady waves. Conditions at the Outer Gleasons can be monitored at http://www.lishore.org/jones/latest.htm, where a webcam has been placed to help surfers view conditions of the area. The camera looks out to the surf focusing closer to shore, while the Outer Gleasons are further offshore and can be seen toward the top of the picture. Such a camera reflects the importance of the location to the surfing community.