671  
FZUS51 KOKX 172049  
SRFOKX  
 
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR NEW YORK  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY  
449 PM EDT WED SEP 17 2025  
 
NYZ075-180830-  
KINGS (BROOKLYN)-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF CONEY ISLAND BEACH AND MANHATTAN BEACH  
449 PM EDT WED SEP 17 2025  
   
THURSDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................MODERATE.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 12 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
SUNNY. PATCHY FOG.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH AROUND 10 MPH, BECOMING  
WEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
CONEY ISLAND.............LOW AT 11:42 AM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:39 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:02 PM.  
 
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................1 TO 2 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
CONEY ISLAND.............HIGH AT 6:41 AM.  
LOW AT 12:32 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:40 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:00 PM.  
   
SATURDAY  
SUNNY, COOLER. HIGHS AROUND 70. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.   
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 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  
 
 
 
NYZ178-180830-  
SOUTHERN QUEENS-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF JACOB RIIS PARK AND ROCKAWAY BEACH  
449 PM EDT WED SEP 17 2025  
   
..HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING  
 
   
THURSDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................MODERATE.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY UNTIL 1 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH AROUND 10 MPH, BECOMING  
WEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
EAST ROCKAWAY INLET......LOW AT 11:41 AM.  
HIGH AT 5:59 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:38 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:01 PM.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................1 TO 2 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
EAST ROCKAWAY INLET......HIGH AT 6:32 AM.  
LOW AT 12:33 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:39 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:00 PM.  
   
SATURDAY  
SUNNY, COOLER. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND  
15 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 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  
 
 
 
NYZ179-180830-  
SOUTHERN NASSAU-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF ATLANTIC BEACH, LONG BEACH, LIDO BEACH,  
AND JONES BEACH  
449 PM EDT WED SEP 17 2025  
   
..HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING  
 
   
THURSDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................MODERATE.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY UNTIL 4 PM, THEN SUNNY. A  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
JONES INLET..............LOW AT 11:34 AM.  
HIGH AT 5:54 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:37 AM.  
SUNSET......................7:01 PM.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................1 TO 2 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
JONES INLET..............HIGH AT 6:25 AM.  
LOW AT 12:24 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:38 AM.  
SUNSET......................6:59 PM.  
   
SATURDAY  
SUNNY, COOLER. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND  
15 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 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  
 
 
 
NYZ080-180830-  
SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF GILGO STATE PARK AND ROBERT MOSES STATE PARK  
449 PM EDT WED SEP 17 2025  
   
..HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING  
 
   
THURSDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................MODERATE.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............LOWER 70S.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 1 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
FIRE ISLAND INLET........LOW AT 11:32 AM.  
HIGH AT 5:35 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:36 AM.  
SUNSET......................6:59 PM.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
FIRE ISLAND INLET........HIGH AT 6:06 AM.  
LOW AT 12:22 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:37 AM.  
SUNSET......................6:57 PM.  
   
SATURDAY  
SUNNY, COOLER. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. NORTHEAST WINDS  
AROUND 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 70. 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  
 
 
 
NYZ081-180830-  
SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF SMITH POINT, CUPSOGUE BEACH,  
HITHER HILLS STATE PARK, AND DITCH PLAINS  
449 PM EDT WED SEP 17 2025  
   
..HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING  
 
   
THURSDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
UV INDEX**..................MODERATE.  
SURF TEMPERATURE............AROUND 70.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 1 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............MID 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH, BECOMING  
EAST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
TIDES...  
SHINNECOCK INLET.........LOW AT 11:31 AM.  
HIGH AT 5:56 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:31 AM.  
SUNSET......................6:54 PM.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK............LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
TIDES...  
SHINNECOCK INLET.........HIGH AT 6:24 AM.  
LOW AT 12:28 PM.  
SUNRISE.....................6:32 AM.  
SUNSET......................6:53 PM.  
   
SATURDAY  
SUNNY, COOLER. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. NORTHEAST WINDS  
AROUND 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND  
10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 70. 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  
 
 
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