307  
FZUS51 KOKX 161907  
SRFOKX  
 
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR NEW YORK  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY  
307 PM EDT SUN AUG 16 2026  
 
NYZ075-162030-  
KINGS (BROOKLYN)-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF CONEY ISLAND BEACH AND MANHATTAN BEACH  
307 PM EDT SUN AUG 16 2026  
 
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY  
EVENING...  
   
REST OF TODAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 80.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH AROUND 20 MPH.  
TIDES...  
CONEY ISLAND.............HIGH AT 11:17 AM.  
LOW AT 5:10 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:07 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:53 PM.  
   
MONDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 1 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
CONEY ISLAND.............HIGH AT 12:05 PM.  
LOW AT 5:56 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:08 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:52 PM.  
REMARKS.....................RIP CURRENT CONDITIONS MAY IMPROVE AFTER  
NOON.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............MID 80S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
CONEY ISLAND.............LOW AT 6:08 AM.  
HIGH AT 12:52 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:09 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:51 PM.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND  
5 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. NORTHEAST 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  
 
 
 
NYZ178-162030-  
SOUTHERN QUEENS-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF JACOB RIIS PARK AND ROCKAWAY BEACH  
307 PM EDT SUN AUG 16 2026  
 
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY  
EVENING...  
   
REST OF TODAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 80.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH AROUND 20 MPH.  
TIDES...  
EAST ROCKAWAY INLET......HIGH AT 11:03 AM.  
LOW AT 5:11 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:07 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:53 PM.  
   
MONDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......LOW. LITTLE CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 1 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
SUNNY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A SLIGHT  
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH, BECOMING  
WEST AROUND 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
EAST ROCKAWAY INLET......HIGH AT 11:49 AM.  
LOW AT 5:59 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:08 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:51 PM.  
REMARKS.....................RIP CURRENT CONDITIONS MAY IMPROVE AFTER  
NOON.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH AROUND 10 MPH, BECOMING  
WEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
EAST ROCKAWAY INLET......LOW AT 6:10 AM.  
HIGH AT 12:37 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:09 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:50 PM.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND  
5 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 70S. NORTHEAST 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  
 
 
 
NYZ179-162030-  
SOUTHERN NASSAU-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF ATLANTIC BEACH, LONG BEACH, LIDO BEACH,  
AND JONES BEACH  
307 PM EDT SUN AUG 16 2026  
 
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY  
EVENING...  
   
REST OF TODAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 80.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH AROUND 15 MPH.  
TIDES...  
JONES INLET..............HIGH AT 11:01 AM.  
LOW AT 5:02 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:06 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:52 PM.  
   
MONDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......LOW. LITTLE CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 1 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
SUNNY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A SLIGHT  
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH, BECOMING  
WEST AROUND 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
JONES INLET..............HIGH AT 11:49 AM.  
LOW AT 5:48 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:07 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:51 PM.  
REMARKS.....................RIP CURRENT CONDITIONS MAY IMPROVE AFTER  
NOON.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH AROUND 10 MPH, BECOMING  
WEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
JONES INLET..............HIGH AT 12:36 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:08 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:49 PM.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND  
5 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGHS AROUND 80. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 70S. NORTHEAST 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  
 
 
 
NYZ080-162030-  
SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF GILGO STATE PARK AND ROBERT MOSES STATE PARK  
307 PM EDT SUN AUG 16 2026  
 
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY  
EVENING...  
   
REST OF TODAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 80.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH AROUND 15 MPH.  
TIDES...  
FIRE ISLAND INLET........LOW AT 5:00 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:04 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:50 PM.  
   
MONDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE. THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 2 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
SUNNY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A CHANCE OF  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH AROUND 20 MPH, BECOMING  
WEST AROUND 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
FIRE ISLAND INLET........HIGH AT 11:30 AM.  
LOW AT 5:46 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:05 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:49 PM.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH AROUND 10 MPH, BECOMING  
WEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
FIRE ISLAND INLET........HIGH AT 12:17 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:06 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:48 PM.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND  
10 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 70S. NORTHEAST 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  
 
 
 
NYZ081-162030-  
SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF SMITH POINT, CUPSOGUE BEACH,  
HITHER HILLS STATE PARK, AND DITCH PLAINS  
307 PM EDT SUN AUG 16 2026  
 
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY  
EVENING...  
   
REST OF TODAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH AROUND 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
SHINNECOCK INLET.........LOW AT 4:33 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................5:59 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:46 PM.  
   
MONDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE. THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 3 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
SUNNY. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH AROUND 20 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
SHINNECOCK INLET.........HIGH AT 11:40 AM.  
LOW AT 5:17 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:00 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:45 PM.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 80.  
WINDS.......................NORTH AROUND 10 MPH, BECOMING  
WEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
SHINNECOCK INLET.........HIGH AT 12:27 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:01 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:43 PM.  
   
WEDNESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 80. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF  
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID  
70S. NORTHEAST 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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