Southwestern Suffolk Beaches: rip current risk and surf forecast
Rip current risk today: High. Life-threatening rip currents are likely. The surf zone is dangerous for swimmers of every level. Stay out of the water.
Surf around 4 feet, water lower 70s. Buoy 44069, 5.2 mi out, measured 68 °F water. Sunset 6:50 PM.
- Rip current risk
- HighToday
- Surf
- Around 4 feetForecast
- Water
- Lower 70sForecast
- Sunset
- 6:50 PMEDT
Rip current risk on the map
Today’s rip current risk in every surf zone the National Weather Service forecasts for over Southwestern Suffolk Beaches. Open it for the live map, where it pans and zooms.
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Map layer from NOAA National Weather Service surf zone forecasts. Boundaries from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet.
Alerts in force2
Beach hazards statements, high surf advisories, rip current statements and every other National Weather Service product in force for zone NYZ080.
Rip Current Statementuntil Wed 8:00 PM
Rip Current Statement issued September 22 at 2:47AM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...Today and again on Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high rip current risk likely persists through late week.
If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and yell or wave for help.
Rip Current Statementuntil 8:00 PM
Rip Current Statement issued September 22 at 2:47AM EDT until September 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...Today and again on Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high rip current risk likely persists through late week.
If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and yell or wave for help.
Today and tomorrow
From the National Weather Service beach forecast, issued 244 AM EDT, 9/22/2026.
Today Today
High rip current risk
- Rip current risk
- High
- Surf
- Around 4 feet
- Water temperature
- Lower 70s
- UV index
- Low
- High temperature
- Upper 60s
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
- Wind
- Breezy. Northeast 20 to 25 mph
- Thunderstorms
- None
UV index 2 or less. Little danger for most people.
Tomorrow Wednesday
High rip current risk
- Rip current risk
- High
- Surf
- Around 7 feet
- High temperature
- Upper 60s
- Weather
- Partly sunny
- Wind
- Windy. Northeast around 30 mph
- Thunderstorms
- None
The surf zone forecast, period by period
Southwestern Suffolk. Issued 2:44 AM EDT on Tue, Sep 22 by the National Weather Service in New York NY.
High rip current risk in effect from 6 am edt this morning through this evening
High rip current risk in effect from wednesday morning through wednesday evening
Today
- Rip Current Risk
- High
- Surf Height
- Around 4 feet
- Thunderstorm Potential
- None
- UV Index
- Low
- Surf Temperature
- Lower 70s
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
- High Temperature
- Upper 60s
- Winds
- Breezy. Northeast 20 to 25 mph
- Tides, Fire Island Inlet
- Low at 10:55 AM. High at 4:52 PM
- Sunrise
- 6:40 AM
- Sunset
- 6:52 PM
Wednesday
- Rip Current Risk
- High
- Surf Height
- Around 7 feet
- Thunderstorm Potential
- None
- Weather
- Partly sunny
- High Temperature
- Upper 60s
- Winds
- Windy. Northeast around 30 mph
- Tides, Fire Island Inlet
- Low at 11:42 AM. High at 5:40 PM
- Sunrise
- 6:41 AM
- Sunset
- 6:51 PM
Thursday
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. Northeast winds around 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. North winds around 35 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. North winds around 35 mph.
The office's notes on this forecast
Rip Current Risk Categories:
* Low Risk - Implies that wind and wave conditions do not support an enhanced rip current risk. However, life-threatening rip currents are always possible in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. Anyone planning to enter the surf should check with local beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard, and never alone or at night.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf.
If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and yell or wave for help.
For UV Index definitions plus more on rip current and beach safety, see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/okx
The product as issued
FZUS51 KOKX 220644
SRFOKX
Surf Zone Forecast for New York
National Weather Service New York NY
244 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
NYZ075-222015-
Kings (Brooklyn)-
Including the beaches of Coney Island Beach and Manhattan Beach
244 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Surf Temperature............Mid 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast around 20 mph.
Tides...
Coney Island.............Low at 11:05 AM.
High at 5:27 PM.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................6:55 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast around 20 mph.
Tides...
Coney Island.............Low at 11:52 AM.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................6:54 PM.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Categories:
* Low Risk - Implies that wind and wave conditions do not support an
enhanced rip current risk. However, life-threatening rip currents are
always possible in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone. Anyone planning to enter the surf should check with local
beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard,
and never alone or at night.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people
entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out
of the surf.
If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with you
and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and yell or wave for help.
For UV Index definitions plus more on rip current and beach safety,
see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/okx
$$
NYZ178-222015-
Southern Queens-
Including the beaches of Jacob Riis Park and Rockaway Beach
244 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Surf Temperature............Lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast around 20 mph.
Tides...
East Rockaway Inlet......Low at 10:59 AM.
High at 5:18 PM.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................6:55 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast around 25 mph.
Tides...
East Rockaway Inlet......Low at 11:50 AM.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................6:53 PM.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Breezy. Northeast
winds around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Categories:
* Low Risk - Implies that wind and wave conditions do not support an
enhanced rip current risk. However, life-threatening rip currents are
always possible in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone. Anyone planning to enter the surf should check with local
beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard,
and never alone or at night.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people
entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out
of the surf.
If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with you
and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and yell or wave for help.
For UV Index definitions plus more on rip current and beach safety,
see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/okx
$$
NYZ179-222015-
Southern Nassau-
Including the beaches of Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach,
and Jones Beach
244 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Surf Temperature............Lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............Upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast around 20 mph.
Tides...
Jones Inlet..............Low at 10:57 AM.
High at 5:11 PM.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................6:54 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast around 25 mph.
Tides...
Jones Inlet..............Low at 11:44 AM.
High at 5:59 PM.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................6:52 PM.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Breezy. Northeast
winds around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Categories:
* Low Risk - Implies that wind and wave conditions do not support an
enhanced rip current risk. However, life-threatening rip currents are
always possible in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone. Anyone planning to enter the surf should check with local
beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard,
and never alone or at night.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people
entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out
of the surf.
If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with you
and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and yell or wave for help.
For UV Index definitions plus more on rip current and beach safety,
see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/okx
$$
NYZ080-222015-
Southwestern Suffolk-
Including the beaches of Gilgo State Park and Robert Moses State Park
244 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Surf Temperature............Lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............Upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Fire Island Inlet........Low at 10:55 AM.
High at 4:52 PM.
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM.
Sunset......................6:52 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 7 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Upper 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast around 30 mph.
Tides...
Fire Island Inlet........Low at 11:42 AM.
High at 5:40 PM.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................6:51 PM.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. Northeast
winds around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
Windy. North winds around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the mid 60s.
Windy. North winds around 35 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Categories:
* Low Risk - Implies that wind and wave conditions do not support an
enhanced rip current risk. However, life-threatening rip currents are
always possible in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone. Anyone planning to enter the surf should check with local
beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard,
and never alone or at night.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people
entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out
of the surf.
If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with you
and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and yell or wave for help.
For UV Index definitions plus more on rip current and beach safety,
see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/okx
$$
NYZ081-222015-
Southeastern Suffolk-
Including the beaches of Smith Point, Cupsogue Beach,
Hither Hills State Park, and Ditch Plains
244 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
UV Index**..................Low.
Surf Temperature............Lower 70s.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............Upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Shinnecock Inlet.........Low at 10:13 AM.
High at 5:20 PM.
Sunrise.....................6:35 AM.
Sunset......................6:48 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 8 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Upper 60s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Shinnecock Inlet.........Low at 11:10 AM.
Sunrise.....................6:36 AM.
Sunset......................6:46 PM.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Windy. Northeast
winds around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
Windy. North winds around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the mid 60s.
Windy. North winds around 35 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Categories:
* Low Risk - Implies that wind and wave conditions do not support an
enhanced rip current risk. However, life-threatening rip currents are
always possible in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone. Anyone planning to enter the surf should check with local
beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard,
and never alone or at night.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people
entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out
of the surf.
If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with you
and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and yell or wave for help.
For UV Index definitions plus more on rip current and beach safety,
see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/okx
$$The water now, measured
Buoy 44069, Great South Bay, 5.2 mi away, reported 6:45 AM.
- Water temperature
- 68 °F
- Air temperature
- 61 °F
- Wind
- 16 kt from the NE
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.
Tides today
Seaview Ferry Dock, 1.9 mi away. Feet above mean lower low water.
- Low tide1:51 AM0.5 ft
- High tide7:22 AM1.2 ft
- Low tide1:43 PM0.4 ft
- High tide7:58 PM1.5 ft
Low tide often exposes the sandbars and channels that shape rip currents, and the risk can run higher for an hour or two either side of it. Full tide table for Seaview Ferry Dock.
Sun and daylight
- Sunrise today
- 6:40 AM
- Sunset today
- 6:50 PM
- Sunrise tomorrow
- 6:41 AM
- Sunset tomorrow
- 6:48 PM
Times are Eastern Daylight Time. Lifeguards are off duty outside posted hours, and the rip current risk does not fall with the light.
Beaches in this forecast
- Gilgo State Park
- Robert Moses 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 rip currents are likely. The surf zone is dangerous for swimmers of every level. Stay out of the water. |
|---|---|
| Moderate | Life-threatening rip currents are possible. Swim near a lifeguard, and follow the beach patrol and its flags. |
| Low | Life-threatening rip currents are not expected, but they can still form near groins, jetties, reefs and piers. 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
No thunderstorms are in the forecast today. 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 OKX, issued 244 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 NYZ080.