101  
FZUS51 KOKX 221919  
SRFOKX  
 
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR NEW YORK  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY  
319 PM EDT SAT AUG 22 2026  
 
NYZ075-231000-  
KINGS (BROOKLYN)-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF CONEY ISLAND BEACH AND MANHATTAN BEACH  
319 PM EDT SAT AUG 22 2026  
   
SUNDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......LOW. LITTLE CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 2 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT  
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
CONEY ISLAND.............LOW AT 10:42 AM.  
HIGH AT 5:11 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:14 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:43 PM.  
 
   
MONDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 80.  
WINDS.......................WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
CONEY ISLAND.............LOW AT 11:32 AM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:15 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:42 PM.  
 
   
TUESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 80. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS AROUND 80. 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  
 
 
 
NYZ178-231000-  
SOUTHERN QUEENS-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF JACOB RIIS PARK AND ROCKAWAY BEACH  
319 PM EDT SAT AUG 22 2026  
   
SUNDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE. THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE.  
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 5 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 80.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
EAST ROCKAWAY INLET......LOW AT 10:34 AM.  
HIGH AT 5:04 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:13 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:43 PM.  
 
   
MONDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
TIDES...  
EAST ROCKAWAY INLET......LOW AT 11:28 AM.  
HIGH AT 5:54 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:14 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:41 PM.  
 
   
TUESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. 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  
 
 
 
NYZ179-231000-  
SOUTHERN NASSAU-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF ATLANTIC BEACH, LONG BEACH, LIDO BEACH,  
AND JONES BEACH  
319 PM EDT SAT AUG 22 2026  
   
SUNDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE. THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE.  
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH AROUND 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
JONES INLET..............LOW AT 10:34 AM.  
HIGH AT 4:55 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:13 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:42 PM.  
 
   
MONDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 80.  
WINDS.......................WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
JONES INLET..............LOW AT 11:24 AM.  
HIGH AT 5:48 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:14 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:40 PM.  
 
   
TUESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. 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  
 
 
 
NYZ080-231000-  
SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF GILGO STATE PARK AND ROBERT MOSES STATE PARK  
319 PM EDT SAT AUG 22 2026  
   
SUNDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......LOW. LITTLE CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND A  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................EAST AROUND 10 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
FIRE ISLAND INLET........LOW AT 10:32 AM.  
HIGH AT 4:36 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:11 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:40 PM.  
 
   
MONDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
TIDES...  
FIRE ISLAND INLET........LOW AT 11:22 AM.  
HIGH AT 5:29 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:12 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:39 PM.  
 
   
TUESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.   
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. 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  
 
 
 
NYZ081-231000-  
SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF SMITH POINT, CUPSOGUE BEACH,  
HITHER HILLS STATE PARK, AND DITCH PLAINS  
319 PM EDT SAT AUG 22 2026  
   
SUNDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 5 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......LOW. LITTLE CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 2 PM, THEN PARTLY  
SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT  
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 80.  
WINDS.......................EAST AROUND 10 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
SHINNECOCK INLET.........LOW AT 9:43 AM.  
HIGH AT 5:05 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:06 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:36 PM.  
 
   
MONDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
SHINNECOCK INLET.........LOW AT 10:42 AM.  
HIGH AT 5:53 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:07 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:34 PM.  
 
   
TUESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. SOUTH 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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