Hey there surfers and beachgoers! Welcome to your New York surf zone forecast brought to you by the National Weather Service in New York! Let's dive into what the waves have in store for us over the next few days.

For all you beach lovers in Kings (Brooklyn), including the beautiful Coney Island Beach and Manhattan Beach, make sure to watch out for a HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK through this evening. Today, expect the surf to be 4 to 5 feet high with a chance of thunderstorms, so keep an eye out for those lightning strikes! The UV index is very high, so don't forget that sunscreen. The water temperature is in the comfortable mid 70s. Highs will hit the mid-80s, but it may feel like the mid-90s with that heat index. Winds will be coming from the south around 10 mph.

Moving on to Thursday, the rip current risk drops to moderate with slightly smaller waves at 3 to 4 feet. There's still a chance of thunderstorms, but it'll be mostly sunny. Temperatures will be in the upper 80s and the heat index in the upper 90s. Winds shifting from west to southwest around 5 mph, giving you a nice breeze.

And for those hanging out in Southern Queens, where Jacob Riis Park and Rockaway Beach await, your forecast is quite similar. High rip current risk today with 4 to 5-foot waves under mostly cloudy skies. The south wind will be blowing at 15 mph, so hang on to your hats!

As for Southern Nassau with Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach, and Jones Beach, remember the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK here too. The surf will be 4 to 5 feet high with the same chance of storms as the previous spots. The UV index remains very high, and highs will be in the lower 80s with a max heat index in the mid-90s. Winds from the south at 15 mph.

Friends over in Southwestern Suffolk with beaches like Gilgo State Park and Robert Moses State Park, the story is the same - high rip current risk with 4 to 5-foot waves and mostly cloudy skies. The surf temperature is around 70 degrees, and highs will be in the lower 80s. Winds will crank up to 15 mph from the south today.

Last but not least, Southeastern Suffolk where Smith Point, Cupsogue Beach, Hither Hills State Park, and Ditch Plains are located, expect a high rip current risk as well. Surf heights at 4 to 5 feet with a chance of storms. UV index is high, surf temps around 70, and highs near 80. South winds at 10 mph are blowing in your direction.

Remember, friends, always be cautious of those rip currents, have a flotation device with you, and swim near a lifeguard if you decide to hit the waves. Safety first, then surf's up!

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