Wayne Area Beaches: swim risk and surf forecast

New YorkNear Sodus, Wayne CountyNWS zone NYZ004NWS Buffalo NY

Swim risk today: Low. The risk to swimmers is low, but life-threatening conditions can still occur near piers, groins and river mouths. Swim near a lifeguard.

Surf 2 feet or less, water around 70. Buoy 45012, 27 mi out, measured 1.6 ft waves. Sunset 7:09 PM.

Swim risk: LowToday
Surf: 2 feet or lessForecast
Water: Around 70Forecast
Sunset: 7:09 PMEDT

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Alerts in force

No beach hazards statement, high surf advisory or other warning is in force for Wayne Area Beaches. Those are the products a coastal office issues when the water turns dangerous. When one is issued it appears here and on the alerts page for this area.

Today and tomorrow

From the National Weather Service beach forecast, issued 404 AM EDT, 9/20/2026.

Today Today

Low swim risk

Swim risk: Low
Surf: 2 feet or less
Water temperature: Around 70
UV index: Low
High temperature: In the mid 60s
Weather: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers this morning
Wind: East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming northeast

UV index 2 or less. Little danger for most people.

Tomorrow Monday

High swim risk

Swim risk: High
Surf: 3 to 6 feet
High temperature: Around 60
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Wind: Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph

The surf zone forecast, period by period

Wayne. Issued 4:04 AM EDT on Sun, Sep 20 by the National Weather Service in Buffalo NY.

Today

Swim Risk: Low
Wave Height: 2 feet or less
UV Index: Low
Water Temperature: Around 70
Weather: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers this morning
High Temperature: In the mid 60s
Winds: East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming northeast
Sunrise: 6:52 AM
Sunset: 7:12 PM

Tonight

Swim Risk: High
Wave Height: 2 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Low Temperature: In the mid 50s
Winds: Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph

Monday

Swim Risk: High
Wave Height: 3 to 6 feet
Weather: Mostly cloudy
High Temperature: Around 60
Winds: Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph
Sunrise: 6:53 AM
Sunset: 7:10 PM

The days after

Monday night. High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming east.

Tuesday. Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast.

Tuesday night. Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday. Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday night. Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday. Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast.

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 200804
SRFBUF

Surf Zone and Beach Forecast
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
404 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

NYZ019-202100-
Chautauqua-
Including the beaches of Ripley, Lake Erie State Park, Silver Creek, 
and Hanover
404 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................2 feet or less. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers this 
                            morning. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:02 AM. 
Sunset......................7:21 PM.

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

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
High Temperature............In the lower 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:03 AM. 
Sunset......................7:19 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds
15 to 20 mph, becoming east. 
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph
increasing to 15 to 20 mph. 
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 15 to
20 mph diminishing to 10 to 15 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to
15 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to
15 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming northeast.

&&

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

$$

NYZ085-202100-
Southern Erie-
Including the beaches of Evangola State Park, Bennett Beach, 
and Wendt Beach County Park
404 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 foot or less. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming 
                            north. 
Sunrise.....................7:00 AM. 
Sunset......................7:19 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 foot or less. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
Low Temperature.............In the lower 50s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................2 feet or less. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
High Temperature............In the lower 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:01 AM. 
Sunset......................7:17 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
east 10 to 15 mph. 
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming east. 
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 15 to
20 mph diminishing to 10 to 15 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Lows around 50. East winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East 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

$$

NYZ010-202100-
Northern Erie-
Including the beaches of Woodlawn Beach State Park and Buffalo Harbor
404 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 foot or less. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming 
                            north. 
Sunrise.....................7:00 AM. 
Sunset......................7:19 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 foot or less. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
Low Temperature.............In the lower 50s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 foot or less. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
High Temperature............In the lower 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:01 AM. 
Sunset......................7:17 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming east. 
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 15 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows around 50. East winds 5 to 15 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 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

$$

NYZ001-202100-
Niagara-
Including the beaches of Fort Niagara, Wilson Tuscarora State Park, 
Olcott, and Golden Hill State Park
404 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........Around 70. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:59 AM. 
Sunset......................7:18 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................Around 1 foot building to 3 to 5 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
Low Temperature.............In the lower 50s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph increasing 
                            to 15 to 25 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
High Temperature............In the lower 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph. 
Sunrise.....................7:00 AM. 
Sunset......................7:17 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Breezy. East winds 15 to 25 mph,
becoming northeast. 
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East winds 15 to 25 mph. 
.TUESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Breezy. East winds 15 to 25 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Breezy. East winds 15 to 25 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. East 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

$$

NYZ002-202100-
Orleans-
Including the beaches of Lakeside Beach State Park
404 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........Around 70. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:57 AM. 
Sunset......................7:16 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet building to 3 to 6 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
Low Temperature.............In the lower 50s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph increasing 
                            to 15 to 25 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
High Temperature............In the lower 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:58 AM. 
Sunset......................7:15 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Cloudy.
Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. 
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 60s. Breezy. East winds 15 to 25 mph. 
.TUESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 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

$$

NYZ003-202100-
Monroe-
Including the beaches of Hamlin Beach State Park, Braddock Bay, 
and Ontario Beach Park
404 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers 
                            early. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM. 
Sunset......................7:14 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet building to 3 to 6 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
Low Temperature.............In the mid 50s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph increasing 
                            to 15 to 25 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
High Temperature............In the lower 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:56 AM. 
Sunset......................7:12 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
east. 
.TUESDAY...High swim risk*. Wave height 4 to 6 feet. Mostly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph. 
.TUESDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet.
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 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

$$

NYZ004-202100-
Wayne-
Including the beaches of Sodus Point Beach Park and Chimney Bluffs
State Park
404 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................2 feet or less. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........Around 70. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers this 
                            morning. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming 
                            northeast. 
Sunrise.....................6:52 AM. 
Sunset......................7:12 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................2 to 3 feet building to 3 to 5 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
Low Temperature.............In the mid 50s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph increasing 
                            to 15 to 20 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................High. 
Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
High Temperature............Around 60. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:53 AM. 
Sunset......................7:10 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. Wave height 3 to 5 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
east. 
.TUESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Partly
sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
northeast. 
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. Wave height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast.

&&

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

$$

NYZ005-202100-
Northern Cayuga-
Including the beaches of Fair Haven Beach State Park
404 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................2 feet or less. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........Around 70. 
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers early, then a chance 
                            of showers late this morning. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming 
                            northeast. 
Sunrise.....................6:51 AM. 
Sunset......................7:10 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate. 
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet building to 2 to 4 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
Low Temperature.............In the lower 50s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph increasing 
                            to 15 to 20 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate. 
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy in the morning, then 
                            becoming partly sunny. 
High Temperature............In the lower 60s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph 
                            diminishing to 10 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:52 AM. 
Sunset......................7:08 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
east 10 to 15 mph. 
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast. 
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. Lows around 50. East winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast.

&&

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

$$

NYZ006-202100-
Oswego-
Including the beaches of Oswego, Selkirk Shores State Park, 
and Sandy Island Beach State Park
404 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 foot or less. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........Around 70. 
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers this morning. 
High Temperature............In the mid 60s. 
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming 
                            northeast. 
Sunrise.....................6:50 AM. 
Sunset......................7:09 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate. 
Wave Height.................2 feet or less building to 2 to 4 feet. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
Low Temperature.............In the lower 50s. 
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming 
                            northeast 15 to 20 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Moderate. 
Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet. 
Weather.....................Partly sunny. 
High Temperature............Around 60. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph 
                            diminishing to 10 to 15 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:51 AM. 
Sunset......................7:07 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph
diminishing to 10 to 15 mph. 
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast. 
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
east. 
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast.

&&

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

$$

NYZ007-202100-
Jefferson-
Including the beaches of Southwick Beach State Park and Westcott
Beach State Park
404 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................1 foot or less. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........Around 70. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely this 
                            morning. 
High Temperature............In the lower 60s. 
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming 
                            northeast. 
Sunrise.....................6:49 AM. 
Sunset......................7:08 PM.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................2 feet or less. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
Low Temperature.............In the upper 40s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph increasing 
                            to 15 to 25 mph.

.MONDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low. 
Wave Height.................2 feet or less. 
Weather.....................Partly sunny. 
High Temperature............In the upper 50s. 
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph. 
Sunrise.....................6:50 AM. 
Sunset......................7:06 PM.

.EXTENDED...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. 
.TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. 
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 2 feet. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming
east 10 to 15 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. 
.THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast.

&&

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, 27 mi away, reported 8:50 AM.

Waves: 1.6 ft at 4 seconds from the E
Air temperature: 65 °F
Wind: 4 kt from the SE

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: 6:53 AM
Sunset today: 7:09 PM
Sunrise tomorrow: 6:54 AM
Sunset tomorrow: 7:07 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

Sodus Point Beach Park
Chimney Bluffs 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 404 AM EDT, 9/20/2026. 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 NYZ004.