066
FZUS51 KOKX 180648
SRFOKX
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR NEW YORK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
248 AM EDT THU JUN 18 2026
NYZ075-182015-
KINGS (BROOKLYN)-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF CONEY ISLAND BEACH AND MANHATTAN BEACH
248 AM EDT THU JUN 18 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
TODAY
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 5 FEET.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE. THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE.
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.
SURF TEMPERATURE............MID 60S.
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 5 PM, THEN MOSTLY
SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............MID 80S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH AROUND 20 MPH.
TIDES...
CONEY ISLAND.............HIGH AT 11:23 AM.
LOW AT 5:07 PM.
SUNRISE.....................5:25 AM.
SUNSET......................8:29 PM.
JUNETEENTH
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.
SURF HEIGHT.................3 TO 4 FEET.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY UNTIL 3 PM, THEN SUNNY.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.
WINDS.......................WEST AROUND 15 MPH.
TIDES...
CONEY ISLAND.............HIGH AT 12:21 PM.
SUNRISE.....................5:25 AM.
SUNSET......................8:30 PM.
REMARKS.....................THE RIP CURRENT RISK MAY INCREASE TO HIGH.
SATURDAY
SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 80. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 80. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS
IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 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
NYZ178-182015-
SOUTHERN QUEENS-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF JACOB RIIS PARK AND ROCKAWAY BEACH
248 AM EDT THU JUN 18 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
TODAY
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 5 FEET.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE. THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE.
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 60S.
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 5 PM, THEN MOSTLY
SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.
WINDS.......................BREEZY. SOUTH 20 TO 25 MPH.
TIDES...
EAST ROCKAWAY INLET......HIGH AT 11:09 AM.
LOW AT 5:05 PM.
SUNRISE.....................5:24 AM.
SUNSET......................8:29 PM.
JUNETEENTH
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.
SURF HEIGHT.................3 TO 4FEET.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY UNTIL 4 PM, THEN SUNNY.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 80.
WINDS.......................WEST AROUND 15 MPH.
TIDES...
EAST ROCKAWAY INLET......HIGH AT 12:04 PM.
SUNRISE.....................5:24 AM.
SUNSET......................8:29 PM.
REMARKS.....................THE RIP CURRENT RISK MAY INCREASE TO HIGH.
SATURDAY
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND
10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS
IN THE MID 70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 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
NYZ179-182015-
SOUTHERN NASSAU-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF ATLANTIC BEACH, LONG BEACH, LIDO BEACH,
AND JONES BEACH
248 AM EDT THU JUN 18 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
TODAY
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 5 FEET.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE. THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE.
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 60S.
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 5 PM, THEN MOSTLY
SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.
WINDS.......................BREEZY. SOUTH 20 TO 25 MPH.
TIDES...
JONES INLET..............HIGH AT 11:07 AM.
LOW AT 4:59 PM.
SUNRISE.....................5:24 AM.
SUNSET......................8:28 PM.
JUNETEENTH
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.
SURF HEIGHT.................3 TO 4 FEET.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 1 PM, THEN MOSTLY
SUNNY.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 80.
WINDS.......................WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
TIDES...
JONES INLET..............HIGH AT 12:05 PM.
LOW AT 5:54 PM.
SUNRISE.....................5:24 AM.
SUNSET......................8:28 PM.
REMARKS.....................THE RIP CURRENT RISK MAY INCREASE TO HIGH.
SATURDAY
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND
10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS
IN THE MID 70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 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
NYZ080-182015-
SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF GILGO STATE PARK AND ROBERT MOSES STATE PARK
248 AM EDT THU JUN 18 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
TODAY
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 5 FEET.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.
SURF TEMPERATURE............UPPER 50S.
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.
WINDS.......................BREEZY. SOUTH AROUND 25 MPH.
TIDES...
FIRE ISLAND INLET........HIGH AT 10:48 AM.
LOW AT 4:57 PM.
SUNRISE.....................5:22 AM.
SUNSET......................8:27 PM.
JUNETEENTH
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY UNTIL 4 PM, THEN SUNNY.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.
WINDS.......................WEST AROUND 15 MPH.
TIDES...
FIRE ISLAND INLET........HIGH AT 11:46 AM.
LOW AT 5:52 PM.
SUNRISE.....................5:22 AM.
SUNSET......................8:27 PM.
REMARKS.....................THE RIP CURRENT RISK MAY INCREASE TO HIGH.
SATURDAY
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. WEST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.
SUNDAY
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 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
NYZ081-182015-
SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF SMITH POINT, CUPSOGUE BEACH,
HITHER HILLS STATE PARK, AND DITCH PLAINS
248 AM EDT THU JUN 18 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
TODAY
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 5 FEET.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE. THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE.
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.
SURF TEMPERATURE............UPPER 50S.
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.
WINDS.......................BREEZY. SOUTH 20 TO 25 MPH.
TIDES...
SHINNECOCK INLET.........HIGH AT 10:59 AM.
LOW AT 4:27 PM.
SUNRISE.....................5:15 AM.
SUNSET......................8:23 PM.
JUNETEENTH
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY UNTIL 4 PM, THEN SUNNY.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.
WINDS.......................WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
TIDES...
SHINNECOCK INLET.........HIGH AT 11:54 AM.
LOW AT 5:25 PM.
SUNRISE.....................5:16 AM.
SUNSET......................8:23 PM.
REMARKS.....................THE RIP CURRENT RISK MAY INCREASE TO HIGH.
SATURDAY
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. 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
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