988  
FZUS51 KOKX 212049  
SRFOKX  
 
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR NEW YORK  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY  
449 PM EDT THU AUG 21 2025  
 
NYZ075-221015-  
KINGS (BROOKLYN)-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF CONEY ISLAND BEACH AND MANHATTAN BEACH  
449 PM EDT THU AUG 21 2025  
   
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY  
   
..HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING  
 
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................5 TO 8 FEET  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST 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  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................3 TO 5 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
CONEY ISLAND.............HIGH AT 8:31 AM.  
LOW AT 2:26 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:14 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:43 PM.  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF  
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.   
TUESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. WEST 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  
 
 
 
NYZ178-221015-  
SOUTHERN QUEENS-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF JACOB RIIS PARK AND ROCKAWAY BEACH  
449 PM EDT THU AUG 21 2025  
   
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY  
   
..HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING  
 
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................8 TO 12 FEET  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 80.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST 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  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 5 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
TIDES...  
EAST ROCKAWAY INLET......HIGH AT 8:22 AM.  
LOW AT 2:21 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:13 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:43 PM.  
   
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID  
70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. WEST 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  
 
 
 
NYZ179-221015-  
SOUTHERN NASSAU-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF ATLANTIC BEACH, LONG BEACH, LIDO BEACH,  
AND JONES BEACH  
449 PM EDT THU AUG 21 2025  
   
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY  
   
..HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING  
 
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................10 TO 14 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 80.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST 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  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 5 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
JONES INLET..............HIGH AT 8:15 AM.  
LOW AT 2:18 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:13 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:42 PM.  
   
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 UPPER 70S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. WEST 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  
 
 
 
NYZ080-221015-  
SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF GILGO STATE PARK AND ROBERT MOSES STATE PARK  
449 PM EDT THU AUG 21 2025  
   
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY  
   
..HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING  
 
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................10 TO 14 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
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  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 5 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
FIRE ISLAND INLET........HIGH AT 7:56 AM.  
LOW AT 2:16 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:11 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:40 PM.  
   
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND  
15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. WEST 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  
 
 
 
NYZ081-221015-  
SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF SMITH POINT, CUPSOGUE BEACH,  
HITHER HILLS STATE PARK, AND DITCH PLAINS  
449 PM EDT THU AUG 21 2025  
   
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY  
   
..HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING  
 
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................10 TO 14 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................VERY HIGH.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH AROUND 20 MPH, BECOMING  
NORTHEAST 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  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............HIGH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 5 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
SHINNECOCK INLET.........HIGH AT 8:14 AM.  
LOW AT 1:59 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:06 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:36 PM.  
   
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. 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.    
TUESDAY  
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. WEST 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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