111  
FZUS51 KOKX 260812  
SRFOKX  
 
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR NEW YORK  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY  
412 AM EDT WED AUG 26 2026  
 
NYZ075-262015-  
KINGS (BROOKLYN)-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF CONEY ISLAND BEACH AND MANHATTAN BEACH  
412 AM EDT WED AUG 26 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 80.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
CONEY ISLAND.............HIGH AT 7:17 AM.  
LOW AT 1:04 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:17 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:39 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE. THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 12 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A CHANCE OF  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH.  
TIDES...  
CONEY ISLAND.............HIGH AT 7:55 AM.  
LOW AT 1:48 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:18 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:37 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. NORTHEAST WINDS  
AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 80. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 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  
 

 
 
NYZ178-262015-  
SOUTHERN QUEENS-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF JACOB RIIS PARK AND ROCKAWAY BEACH  
412 AM EDT WED AUG 26 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
EAST ROCKAWAY INLET......HIGH AT 7:08 AM.  
LOW AT 1:02 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:16 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:38 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE. THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 12 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH 15 TO 20 MPH.  
TIDES...  
EAST ROCKAWAY INLET......HIGH AT 7:48 AM.  
LOW AT 1:45 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:17 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:36 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. NORTHEAST WINDS  
AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND  
10 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  
 

 
 
NYZ179-262015-  
SOUTHERN NASSAU-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF ATLANTIC BEACH, LONG BEACH, LIDO BEACH,  
AND JONES BEACH  
412 AM EDT WED AUG 26 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
JONES INLET..............HIGH AT 7:01 AM.  
LOW AT 12:56 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:16 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:37 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......LOW. LITTLE CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 4 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND A  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 80.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH 15 TO 20 MPH.  
TIDES...  
JONES INLET..............HIGH AT 7:39 AM.  
LOW AT 1:40 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:17 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:36 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. NORTHEAST WINDS  
AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND  
5 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  
 

 
 
NYZ080-262015-  
SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF GILGO STATE PARK AND ROBERT MOSES STATE PARK  
412 AM EDT WED AUG 26 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
FIRE ISLAND INLET........HIGH AT 6:42 AM.  
LOW AT 12:54 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:14 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:36 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......LOW. LITTLE CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 3 PM, THEN PARTLY  
SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH 15 TO 20 MPH.  
TIDES...  
FIRE ISLAND INLET........HIGH AT 7:20 AM.  
LOW AT 1:38 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:15 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:34 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. NORTHEAST WINDS  
AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND  
5 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  
 

 
 
NYZ081-262015-  
SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF SMITH POINT, CUPSOGUE BEACH,  
HITHER HILLS STATE PARK, AND DITCH PLAINS  
412 AM EDT WED AUG 26 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
SHINNECOCK INLET.........HIGH AT 7:02 AM.  
LOW AT 12:27 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:09 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:31 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH.  
TIDES...  
SHINNECOCK INLET.........HIGH AT 7:42 AM.  
LOW AT 1:11 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:10 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:30 PM.  
   
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND  
5 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. NORTHEAST WINDS  
AROUND 5 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 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  
 

 
 
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