853  
FZUS51 KOKX 182011  
SRFOKX  
 
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR NEW YORK  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY  
411 PM EDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
 
NYZ075-191000-  
KINGS (BROOKLYN)-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF CONEY ISLAND BEACH AND MANHATTAN BEACH  
411 PM EDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 70.  
WINDS.......................EAST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
TIDES...  
CONEY ISLAND.............LOW AT 7:59 AM.  
HIGH AT 2:39 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:40 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:00 PM.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......LOW. LITTLE CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT  
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHEAST AROUND 15 MPH.  
TIDES...  
CONEY ISLAND.............LOW AT 9:11 AM.  
HIGH AT 3:34 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:41 AM.  
SUNSET......................6:59 PM.  
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S.  
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.  
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID  
60S. BREEZY. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 25 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  
 

 
 
NYZ178-191000-  
SOUTHERN QUEENS-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF JACOB RIIS PARK AND ROCKAWAY BEACH  
411 PM EDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 60S.  
WINDS.......................EAST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
TIDES...  
EAST ROCKAWAY INLET......LOW AT 8:02 AM.  
HIGH AT 2:35 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:39 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:00 PM.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......LOW. LITTLE CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHEAST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
TIDES...  
EAST ROCKAWAY INLET......LOW AT 9:03 AM.  
HIGH AT 3:31 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:40 AM.  
SUNSET......................6:58 PM.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S.  
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.  
BREEZY. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 25 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID  
60S. WINDY. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 30 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  
 

 
 
NYZ179-191000-  
SOUTHERN NASSAU-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF ATLANTIC BEACH, LONG BEACH, LIDO BEACH,  
AND JONES BEACH  
411 PM EDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 70.  
WINDS.......................EAST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
TIDES...  
JONES INLET..............LOW AT 7:51 AM.  
HIGH AT 2:23 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:38 AM.  
SUNSET......................6:59 PM.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......LOW. LITTLE CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH 15 TO 20 MPH.  
TIDES...  
JONES INLET..............LOW AT 9:03 AM.  
HIGH AT 3:18 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:39 AM.  
SUNSET......................6:57 PM.  
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S.  
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.  
BREEZY. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 25 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE  
MID 60S. WINDY. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 30 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  
 

 
 
NYZ080-191000-  
SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF GILGO STATE PARK AND ROBERT MOSES STATE PARK  
411 PM EDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 60S.  
WINDS.......................EAST AROUND 15 MPH.  
TIDES...  
FIRE ISLAND INLET........LOW AT 7:49 AM.  
HIGH AT 2:04 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:37 AM.  
SUNSET......................6:57 PM.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......LOW. LITTLE CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHEAST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
TIDES...  
FIRE ISLAND INLET........LOW AT 9:01 AM.  
HIGH AT 2:59 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:38 AM.  
SUNSET......................6:56 PM.  
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S.  
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.  
WINDY. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 30 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE  
MID 60S. WINDY. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 35 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  
 

 
 
NYZ081-191000-  
SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF SMITH POINT, CUPSOGUE BEACH,  
HITHER HILLS STATE PARK, AND DITCH PLAINS  
411 PM EDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 60S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
TIDES...  
SHINNECOCK INLET.........LOW AT 7:03 AM.  
HIGH AT 2:32 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:32 AM.  
SUNSET......................6:53 PM.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......LOW. LITTLE CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 70.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHEAST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
TIDES...  
SHINNECOCK INLET.........LOW AT 8:05 AM.  
HIGH AT 3:34 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:33 AM.  
SUNSET......................6:51 PM.  
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S.  
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE  
MID 60S. BREEZY. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 25 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE  
MID 60S. WINDY. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 30 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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