That area of Queens NYC is known as the Rockaways. Those are surf boarders.. They go way out and ride the waves because they are particularly high waves for some reason in that area. There could be 2 or up to 30 surfers at a time. Good spot to find jewelry The cold doesn't stop them!
I was going to say, because they must be suited to be out there in that weather. And I know if they catch it right, it doesn't take much of a wave. Cool.