816  
FZUS51 KOKX 211844  
SRFOKX  
 
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR NEW YORK  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY  
244 PM EDT MON SEP 21 2026  
 
NYZ075-220815-  
KINGS (BROOKLYN)-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF CONEY ISLAND BEACH AND MANHATTAN BEACH  
244 PM EDT MON SEP 21 2026  
 
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH  
TUESDAY EVENING...  
   
TUESDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................4 TO 5 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................LOW.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 60S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST AROUND 15 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.................5 TO 6 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  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. NORTHEAST WINDS  
AROUND 20 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.  
BREEZY. NORTH WINDS AROUND 25 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
60S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 20 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  
 
 
 
NYZ178-220815-  
SOUTHERN QUEENS-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF JACOB RIIS PARK AND ROCKAWAY BEACH  
244 PM EDT MON SEP 21 2026  
 
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH  
TUESDAY EVENING...  
   
TUESDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................4 TO 5 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................LOW.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN.  
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.................5 TO 6 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  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. BREEZY. NORTHEAST  
WINDS AROUND 25 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.  
WINDY. NORTH WINDS AROUND 30 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. 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  
 
 
 
NYZ179-220815-  
SOUTHERN NASSAU-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF ATLANTIC BEACH, LONG BEACH, LIDO BEACH,  
AND JONES BEACH  
244 PM EDT MON SEP 21 2026  
 
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH  
TUESDAY EVENING...  
   
TUESDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................4 TO 5 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.................5 TO 6 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  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. BREEZY. NORTHEAST  
WINDS AROUND 25 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.  
WINDY. NORTH WINDS AROUND 30 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
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  
 
 
 
NYZ080-220815-  
SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF GILGO STATE PARK AND ROBERT MOSES STATE PARK  
244 PM EDT MON SEP 21 2026  
 
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH  
TUESDAY EVENING...  
   
TUESDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................4 TO 5 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................LOW.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 60S.  
WINDS.......................BREEZY. NORTHEAST AROUND 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.................5 TO 6 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  
MOSTLY 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. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. 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  
 
 
 
NYZ081-220815-  
SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF SMITH POINT, CUPSOGUE BEACH,  
HITHER HILLS STATE PARK, AND DITCH PLAINS  
244 PM EDT MON SEP 21 2026  
 
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH  
TUESDAY EVENING...  
   
TUESDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................4 TO 5 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................LOW.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 60S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST AROUND 20 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.................5 TO 6 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 60S.  
WINDS.......................BREEZY. NORTHEAST AROUND 25 MPH.  
TIDES...  
SHINNECOCK INLET.........LOW AT 11:10 AM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:36 AM.  
SUNSET......................6:46 PM.  
   
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN. HIGHS IN THE MID  
60S. WINDY. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 30 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. WINDY.  
NORTH WINDS AROUND 35 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF  
THUNDERSTORMS. 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  
 
 
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