557  
FZUS51 KOKX 120554  
SRFOKX  
 
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR NEW YORK  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY  
154 AM EDT TUE AUG 12 2025  
 
NYZ075-122015-  
KINGS (BROOKLYN)-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF CONEY ISLAND BEACH AND MANHATTAN BEACH  
154 AM EDT TUE AUG 12 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............MID 80S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
CONEY ISLAND.............HIGH AT 10:35 AM.  
LOW AT 4:41 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:03 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:59 PM.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE. THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............MID 80S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
CONEY ISLAND.............HIGH AT 11:25 AM.  
LOW AT 5:30 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:04 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:57 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 80S. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND  
10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHEAST 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  
 

 
 
NYZ178-122015-  
SOUTHERN QUEENS-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF JACOB RIIS PARK AND ROCKAWAY BEACH  
154 AM EDT TUE AUG 12 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH,  
INCREASING TO SOUTH AROUND 15 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
EAST ROCKAWAY INLET......HIGH AT 10:38 AM.  
LOW AT 4:44 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:03 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:58 PM.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE. THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH,  
INCREASING TO SOUTH AROUND 15 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
EAST ROCKAWAY INLET......HIGH AT 11:26 AM.  
LOW AT 5:35 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:04 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:57 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 80. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTHEAST 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  
 

 
 
NYZ179-122015-  
SOUTHERN NASSAU-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF ATLANTIC BEACH, LONG BEACH, LIDO BEACH,  
AND JONES BEACH  
154 AM EDT TUE AUG 12 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
JONES INLET..............HIGH AT 10:19 AM.  
LOW AT 4:33 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:02 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:58 PM.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE. THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
JONES INLET..............HIGH AT 11:09 AM.  
LOW AT 5:22 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:03 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:56 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 80. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTHEAST 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  
 

 
 
NYZ080-122015-  
SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF GILGO STATE PARK AND ROBERT MOSES STATE PARK  
154 AM EDT TUE AUG 12 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
FIRE ISLAND INLET........HIGH AT 10:00 AM.  
LOW AT 4:31 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:00 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:56 PM.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......LOW. LITTLE CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
FIRE ISLAND INLET........HIGH AT 10:50 AM.  
LOW AT 5:20 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:01 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:55 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND  
10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTHEAST 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  
 

 
 
NYZ081-122015-  
SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF SMITH POINT, CUPSOGUE BEACH,  
HITHER HILLS STATE PARK, AND DITCH PLAINS  
154 AM EDT TUE AUG 12 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 80.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
SHINNECOCK INLET.........HIGH AT 10:30 AM.  
LOW AT 4:04 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................5:55 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:52 PM.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 80.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
SHINNECOCK INLET.........HIGH AT 11:17 AM.  
LOW AT 4:55 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................5:56 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:50 PM.  
   
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGHS AROUND 80. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND  
10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTHEAST 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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