878  
FZUS51 KOKX 202143  
SRFOKX  
 
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR NEW YORK  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY  
543 PM EDT WED AUG 20 2025  
 
NYZ075-211045-  
KINGS (BROOKLYN)-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF CONEY ISLAND BEACH AND MANHATTAN BEACH  
543 PM EDT WED AUG 20 2025  
   
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY
 
   
..HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING
 
 
   
THURSDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................6 TO 10 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......LOW. LITTLE CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
UV INDEX**..................MODERATE.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST AROUND 20 MPH.  
TIDES...  
CONEY ISLAND.............HIGH AT 6:58 AM.  
LOW AT 12:47 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:12 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:46 PM.  
 
   
FRIDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................3 TO 6 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH.  
TIDES...  
CONEY ISLAND.............HIGH AT 7:47 AM.  
LOW AT 1:38 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:13 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:45 PM.  
 
   
SATURDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND  
10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.  
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF  
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  
 

 
 
NYZ178-211045-  
SOUTHERN QUEENS-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF JACOB RIIS PARK AND ROCKAWAY BEACH  
543 PM EDT WED AUG 20 2025  
   
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY
 
   
..HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING
 
 
   
THURSDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................9 TO 13 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......LOW. LITTLE CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
UV INDEX**..................MODERATE.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WINDS.......................BREEZY. NORTHEAST AROUND 25 MPH.  
TIDES...  
EAST ROCKAWAY INLET......HIGH AT 6:48 AM.  
LOW AT 12:44 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:11 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:46 PM.  
 
   
FRIDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................4 TO 8 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 80.  
WINDS.......................NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH.  
TIDES...  
EAST ROCKAWAY INLET......HIGH AT 7:37 AM.  
LOW AT 1:34 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:12 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:44 PM.  
 
   
SATURDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND  
10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.  
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF 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  
 

 
 
NYZ179-211045-  
SOUTHERN NASSAU-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF ATLANTIC BEACH, LONG BEACH, LIDO BEACH,  
AND JONES BEACH  
543 PM EDT WED AUG 20 2025  
   
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY
 
   
..HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING
 
 
   
THURSDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................12 TO 16 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................MODERATE.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WINDS.......................BREEZY. NORTHEAST AROUND 25 MPH.  
TIDES...  
JONES INLET..............HIGH AT 6:42 AM.  
LOW AT 12:39 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:11 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:45 PM.  
 
   
FRIDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH  
SURF HEIGHT.................8 TO 12 FEET  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 80.  
WINDS.......................NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH.  
TIDES...  
JONES INLET..............HIGH AT 7:31 AM.  
LOW AT 1:30 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:12 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:43 PM.  
 
   
SATURDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND  
10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.  
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF 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  
 

 
 
NYZ080-211045-  
SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF GILGO STATE PARK AND ROBERT MOSES STATE PARK  
543 PM EDT WED AUG 20 2025  
   
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY
 
   
..HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING
 
 
   
THURSDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................12 TO 16 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................MODERATE.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............AROUND 70.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WINDS.......................BREEZY. NORTHEAST AROUND 25 MPH.  
TIDES...  
FIRE ISLAND INLET........HIGH AT 6:23 AM.  
LOW AT 12:37 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:09 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:43 PM.  
 
   
FRIDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................8 TO 12 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH AROUND 20 MPH, DIMINISHING  
TO AROUND 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
FIRE ISLAND INLET........HIGH AT 7:12 AM.  
LOW AT 1:28 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:10 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:42 PM.  
 
   
SATURDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND  
10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID  
70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. 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  
 

 
 
NYZ081-211045-  
SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF SMITH POINT, CUPSOGUE BEACH,  
HITHER HILLS STATE PARK, AND DITCH PLAINS  
543 PM EDT WED AUG 20 2025  
   
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY
 
   
..HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING
 
 
   
THURSDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................12 TO 16 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................MODERATE.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WINDS.......................BREEZY. NORTHEAST AROUND 25 MPH.  
TIDES...  
SHINNECOCK INLET.........HIGH AT 6:41 AM.  
LOW AT 12:25 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:04 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:39 PM.  
 
   
FRIDAY
 
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................8 TO 12 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH AROUND 20 MPH, DIMINISHING  
TO AROUND 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
SHINNECOCK INLET.........HIGH AT 7:29 AM.  
LOW AT 1:17 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:05 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:38 PM.  
 
   
SATURDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND  
10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID  
70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. 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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