Staten Island’s Surf Fair Rides in Midland Beach

Midland Beach splashed last night with Staten Island’s Surf Fair, carving NYC’s spring by the shore. Surfer Mia Chen showed boards as 200 gawked, a $10 ticket peek at waves. It’s borough swells—pure SI vibe, fins hot. A kid touched a deck; a pro waxed a longboard. ‘Staten surfs—this is it,’ Chen says, hauling gear. The sand turned lineup.

The fair’s fresh—March 25’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing stalls by 3 p.m. Chen’s a St. George rider; last night’s crowd hit max—salt wafted. A latecomer nabbed a spot; tides rolled—NYC grit glowed. Runs one day—surf ruled. #SISurfFair trended; Bronx wants a swell.

Some griped—’Too sandy,’ sniped a newbie, dodging grit. Wind kicked—tents held; vibe held. A rival’s pitching a Tottenville wave, splitting boards. Still, 300 stayed—breaks reigned. Midland’s never ridden so bold.

Chen’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a demo if spring bites. ‘NYC’s coast—this owns it,’ she says, packing fins. The fair’s a Staten win—grit meets tide. It’s a surf rush; catch the next. Bring a towel—waves call.