Orleans Area Beaches: swim risk and surf forecast

New YorkNear Lyndonville, Orleans CountyNWS zone NYZ002NWS Buffalo NY

Swim risk today: High. Life-threatening conditions are likely, and dangerous for swimmers of every level. Stay out of the water.

Surf 4 to 6 feet, water in the upper 60s. Buoy 45012, 44 mi out, measured 66 °F water and 4.3 ft waves. Sunset 7:10 PM.

Swim risk: HighToday
Surf: 4 to 6 feetForecast
Water: In the upper 60sForecast
Sunset: 7:10 PMEDT

Rip current risk on the map

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Alerts in force1

Beach hazards statements, high surf advisories, rip current statements and every other National Weather Service product in force for zone NYZ002.

Beach Hazards Statementuntil Wed 8:00 PM
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 22 at 3:45AM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...Beaches of Niagara and Orleans counties. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.
Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions.

All alerts for this area.

Today and tomorrow

From the National Weather Service beach forecast, issued 1004 AM EDT, 9/22/2026.

Today Rest of today

High swim risk

Swim risk: High
Surf: 4 to 6 feet
Water temperature: In the upper 60s
UV index: Moderate
High temperature: In the lower 60s
Weather: Partly to mostly sunny
Wind: East winds 15 to 25 mph

UV index 3 to 5. Cover up and stay in the shade near midday.

Tomorrow Wednesday

Moderate swim risk

Swim risk: Moderate
Surf: 2 to 4 feet
High temperature: In the mid 60s
Weather: Sunny
Wind: East winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph

The surf zone forecast, period by period

Orleans. Issued 10:04 AM EDT on Tue, Sep 22 by the National Weather Service in Buffalo NY.

Beach hazards statement in effect through wednesday evening

Rest of today

Swim Risk: High
Wave Height: 4 to 6 feet
UV Index: Moderate
Water Temperature: In the upper 60s
Weather: Partly to mostly sunny
High Temperature: In the lower 60s
Winds: East winds 15 to 25 mph
Sunrise: 6:59 AM
Sunset: 7:13 PM

Tonight

Swim Risk: High
Wave Height: 3 to 5 feet
Weather: Partly cloudy
Low Temperature: In the lower 50s
Winds: East winds 15 to 20 mph

Wednesday

Swim Risk: Moderate
Wave Height: 2 to 4 feet
Weather: Sunny
High Temperature: In the mid 60s
Winds: East winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph
Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Sunset: 7:11 PM

The days after

Wednesday night. Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday. Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday night. Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming northeast.

Friday. Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming north.

Friday night. Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday. Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds 5 to 15 mph.

The office's notes on this forecast

Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf

The product as issued

FZUS51 KBUF 221404
SRFBUF

Surf Zone and Beach Forecast
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1004 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

NYZ019-222100-
Chautauqua-
Including the beaches of Ripley, Lake Erie State Park, Silver Creek, 
and Hanover
1004 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. 
UV Index**..................Moderate. 
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. 
Weather.....................Partly sunny late this morning, then 
                            becoming mostly cloudy. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming 
                            northeast 15 to 20 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:04 AM. 
Sunset......................7:17 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. 
Weather.....................Partly to mostly cloudy. 
Low Temperature.............In the lower 50s. 
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph diminishing to 
                            10 to 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................2 feet or less. 
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM. 
Sunset......................7:16 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows around 50. East winds 5 to 15 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs
in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming northeast. 
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mainly
clear. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 5 to 15 mph. 
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly
clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. 
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs
in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf

$$

NYZ085-222100-
Southern Erie-
Including the beaches of Evangola State Park, Bennett Beach, 
and Wendt Beach County Park
1004 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................2 feet or less. 
UV Index**..................Moderate. 
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. 
Weather.....................Partly sunny. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:02 AM. 
Sunset......................7:16 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................2 feet or less. 
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. 
Low Temperature.............In the lower 50s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming 
                            east 10 to 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 foot or less. 
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:03 AM. 
Sunset......................7:14 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds 5 to 15 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs
in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 15 mph. 
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly
clear. Lows around 50. East winds 5 to 15 mph. 
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north. 
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly
clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 10 mph or less. 
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf

$$

NYZ010-222100-
Northern Erie-
Including the beaches of Woodlawn Beach State Park and Buffalo Harbor
1004 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 foot or less. 
UV Index**..................Moderate. 
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. 
Weather.....................Partly sunny. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:02 AM. 
Sunset......................7:15 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 foot or less. 
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. 
Low Temperature.............In the lower 50s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming 
                            east.

.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 foot or less. 
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:03 AM. 
Sunset......................7:13 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds 5 to 15 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs
in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 15 mph. 
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly
clear. Lows around 50. East winds 10 mph or less. 
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. 
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
light and variable. 
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 mph or less, becoming
north.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf

$$

NYZ001-222100-
Niagara-
Including the beaches of Fort Niagara, Wilson Tuscarora State Park, 
Olcott, and Golden Hill State Park
1004 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet. 
UV Index**..................Moderate. 
Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. 
Weather.....................Partly to mostly sunny. 
High Temperature............In the lower 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:01 AM. 
Sunset......................7:15 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet. 
Weather.....................Mainly clear in the evening, then 
                            becoming partly cloudy. 
Low Temperature.............In the lower 50s. 
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate. 
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet. 
Weather.....................Sunny. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 
                            15 to 20 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:02 AM. 
Sunset......................7:13 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. East winds 15 to 20 mph diminishing to
10 to 15 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs
in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mainly
clear. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
northeast. 
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. 
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs
in the upper 60s. North winds 5 to 15 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf

$$

NYZ002-222100-
Orleans-
Including the beaches of Lakeside Beach State Park
1004 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................4 to 6 feet. 
UV Index**..................Moderate. 
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s. 
Weather.....................Partly to mostly sunny. 
High Temperature............In the lower 60s. 
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 25 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:59 AM. 
Sunset......................7:13 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet. 
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. 
Low Temperature.............In the lower 50s. 
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate. 
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet. 
Weather.....................Sunny. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 
                            15 to 20 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:00 AM. 
Sunset......................7:11 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet.
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph,
becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs
in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mainly
clear. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
northeast. 
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming north. 
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. North winds 5 to 15 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf

$$

NYZ003-222100-
Monroe-
Including the beaches of Hamlin Beach State Park, Braddock Bay, 
and Ontario Beach Park
1004 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet. 
UV Index**..................Moderate. 
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s. 
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming 
                            northeast. 
Sunrise.....................6:57 AM. 
Sunset......................7:10 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet. 
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. 
Low Temperature.............In the lower 50s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming 
                            east.

.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. 
Weather.....................Sunny. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 
                            15 to 20 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:58 AM. 
Sunset......................7:09 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
southeast 10 to 15 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs
in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming northeast. 
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mainly
clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in
the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north. 
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.SATURDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds 15 to 20 mph diminishing
to 10 to 15 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf

$$

NYZ004-222100-
Wayne-
Including the beaches of Sodus Point Beach Park and Chimney Bluffs
State Park
1004 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate. 
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet. 
UV Index**..................Moderate. 
Water Temperature...........Around 70. 
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph increasing 
                            to 15 to 20 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:54 AM. 
Sunset......................7:08 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate. 
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet. 
Weather.....................Becoming mainly clear. 
Low Temperature.............In the lower 50s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming 
                            east 10 to 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................2 feet or less. 
Weather.....................Sunny. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:56 AM. 
Sunset......................7:06 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows around 50. East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming southeast. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs
in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming northeast. 
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mainly
clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north. 
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph. 
.SATURDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. Breezy. North winds 15 to 25 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf

$$

NYZ005-222100-
Northern Cayuga-
Including the beaches of Fair Haven Beach State Park
1004 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. 
UV Index**..................Moderate. 
Water Temperature...........Around 70. 
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:53 AM. 
Sunset......................7:06 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. 
Weather.....................Becoming mainly clear. 
Low Temperature.............Around 50. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming 
                            east 5 to 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 foot or less. 
Weather.....................Sunny. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:54 AM. 
Sunset......................7:05 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly
clear. Lows around 50. East winds 5 to 10 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs
in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast. 
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mainly
clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. 
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north. 
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph. 
.SATURDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf

$$

NYZ006-222100-
Oswego-
Including the beaches of Oswego, Selkirk Shores State Park, 
and Sandy Island Beach State Park
1004 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................2 feet or less. 
UV Index**..................Moderate. 
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s. 
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:52 AM. 
Sunset......................7:05 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. 
Weather.....................Becoming mainly clear. 
Low Temperature.............Around 50. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming 
                            east 5 to 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 foot or less. 
Weather.....................Sunny. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:53 AM. 
Sunset......................7:04 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly
clear. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs
in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north. 
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mainly
clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. 
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph. 
.SATURDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf

$$

NYZ007-222100-
Jefferson-
Including the beaches of Southwick Beach State Park and Westcott
Beach State Park
1004 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 foot or less. 
UV Index**..................Moderate. 
Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s. 
Weather.....................Sunny. 
High Temperature............In the lower 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:51 AM. 
Sunset......................7:05 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................2 feet or less. 
Weather.....................Mainly clear. 
Low Temperature.............In the mid 40s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph 
                            diminishing to 10 to 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 foot or less. 
Weather.....................Sunny. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:52 AM. 
Sunset......................7:03 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly
clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming
east. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs
in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. 
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly
clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. Lows around 50. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to
15 to 20 mph. 
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming north.

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Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf


$$

The water now, measured

Buoy 45012, EAST Lake America - 20NM North Northeast of Rochester, NY, 44 mi away, reported 11:20 AM.

Waves: 4.3 ft at 5 seconds from the ENE
Water temperature: 66 °F
Air temperature: 57 °F
Wind: 19 kt from the ENE

From NOAA's National Data Buoy Center. Wave height is the significant height, the average of the highest third; the largest waves run half again as high. Offshore buoys read bigger than the surf at the beach.

Sun and daylight

Sunrise today: 7:00 AM
Sunset today: 7:10 PM
Sunrise tomorrow: 7:01 AM
Sunset tomorrow: 7:08 PM

Times are Eastern Daylight Time. Lifeguards are off duty outside posted hours, and the swim risk does not fall with the light.

Beaches in this forecast

Lakeside Beach State Park

As the National Weather Service lists them in its surf zone forecast.

What this means

The three levels the National Weather Service issues, and what to do at each.

High	Life-threatening conditions are likely, and dangerous for swimmers of every level. Stay out of the water.
Moderate	Life-threatening conditions for swimmers are possible. Swim near a lifeguard, and follow the beach patrol and its flags.
Low	The risk to swimmers is low, but life-threatening conditions can still occur near piers, groins and river mouths. Swim near a lifeguard.

If a rip current carries you out

Do not fight the current. It pulls you away from the beach, not under the water.
Stay calm and keep your head above water. Float or tread water until the pull eases.
Swim parallel to the beach, along the shore, until you are out of the current, then angle in toward the beach.
If you cannot escape, face the shore, wave your arms and call for help.
If someone else is caught, do not go in after them. Get a lifeguard, call 911, and throw them something that floats.

Thunderstorms and lightning

Thunderstorms build fast over water on a summer afternoon. Water and open sand leave you the tallest thing around. When thunder roars, go indoors: leave the water and the beach for a building or a hard-topped vehicle, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder before going back.

A rip current is a narrow stream of water flowing away from the beach, through the surf and past the breakers. It pulls swimmers out, not under. Rip current and lightning safety guidance from the National Weather Service.

Nearby

The stretches of shore the National Weather Service forecasts on either side of this one.

More for this place

Sources

Rip current risk, surf, water temperature and UV from the National Weather Service surf zone forecast and beach forecast, office BUF, issued 1004 AM EDT, 9/22/2026. Original at NWS. Waves and water temperature measured by NOAA's National Data Buoy Center. Tides from NOAA CO-OPS. Alerts from the National Weather Service for zone NYZ002.