997  
FZUS51 KOKX 121921  
SRFOKX  
 
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR NEW YORK  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY  
321 PM EDT SAT SEP 12 2026  
 
NYZ075-130815-  
KINGS (BROOKLYN)-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF CONEY ISLAND BEACH AND MANHATTAN BEACH  
321 PM EDT SAT SEP 12 2026  
   
SUNDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE. THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE.  
UV INDEX**..................LOW.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 4 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
SUNNY. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH, BECOMING  
NORTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
CONEY ISLAND.............HIGH AT 9:54 AM.  
LOW AT 4:00 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:34 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:10 PM.  
 
   
MONDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 5 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY UNTIL 9 AM, THEN SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
TIDES...  
CONEY ISLAND.............HIGH AT 10:37 AM.  
LOW AT 4:41 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:35 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:09 PM.  
 
   
TUESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTH 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  
 
 
 
NYZ178-130815-  
SOUTHERN QUEENS-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF JACOB RIIS PARK AND ROCKAWAY BEACH  
321 PM EDT SAT SEP 12 2026  
   
SUNDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE. THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE.  
UV INDEX**..................LOW.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................CLOUDY UNTIL 2 PM, THEN MOSTLY SUNNY.  
SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH, BECOMING  
NORTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
EAST ROCKAWAY INLET......HIGH AT 9:45 AM.  
LOW AT 3:58 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:33 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:10 PM.  
 
   
MONDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 5 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
TIDES...  
EAST ROCKAWAY INLET......HIGH AT 10:28 AM.  
LOW AT 4:42 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:34 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:08 PM.  
 
   
TUESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. SOUTH 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  
 
 
 
NYZ179-130815-  
SOUTHERN NASSAU-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF ATLANTIC BEACH, LONG BEACH, LIDO BEACH,  
AND JONES BEACH  
321 PM EDT SAT SEP 12 2026  
   
SUNDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE. THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE.  
UV INDEX**..................LOW.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................CLOUDY UNTIL 2 PM, THEN PARTLY SUNNY.  
SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH, BECOMING  
NORTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
JONES INLET..............HIGH AT 9:38 AM.  
LOW AT 3:52 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:33 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:09 PM.  
 
   
MONDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 5 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 9 AM, THEN SUNNY. A  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH AROUND 15 MPH.  
TIDES...  
JONES INLET..............HIGH AT 10:21 AM.  
LOW AT 4:33 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:34 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:08 PM.  
 
   
TUESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 70. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.   
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 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  
 
 
 
NYZ080-130815-  
SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF GILGO STATE PARK AND ROBERT MOSES STATE PARK  
321 PM EDT SAT SEP 12 2026  
   
SUNDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE. THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE.  
UV INDEX**..................LOW.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................CLOUDY UNTIL 3 PM, THEN PARTLY SUNNY.  
SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH AROUND 15 MPH, BECOMING  
WEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
FIRE ISLAND INLET........HIGH AT 9:19 AM.  
LOW AT 3:50 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:31 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:08 PM.  
 
   
MONDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 5 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY UNTIL 12 PM, THEN SUNNY. A  
CHANCE OF SHOWERS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
TIDES...  
FIRE ISLAND INLET........HIGH AT 10:02 AM.  
LOW AT 4:31 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:32 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:06 PM.  
 
   
TUESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 70. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.   
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 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  
 
 
 
NYZ081-130815-  
SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF SMITH POINT, CUPSOGUE BEACH,  
HITHER HILLS STATE PARK, AND DITCH PLAINS  
321 PM EDT SAT SEP 12 2026  
   
SUNDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 5 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE. THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE.  
UV INDEX**..................LOW.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
SHINNECOCK INLET.........HIGH AT 9:37 AM.  
LOW AT 3:22 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:26 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:03 PM.  
 
   
MONDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 5 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1 PM, THEN SUNNY. A  
CHANCE OF SHOWERS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
TIDES...  
SHINNECOCK INLET.........HIGH AT 10:19 AM.  
LOW AT 4:01 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:27 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:01 PM.  
 
   
TUESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND  
10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 70. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 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  
 
 
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