Hey there, beachgoers! Ready to catch some waves and soak up the sun? Well, here's the lowdown on the surf zone forecast for New York today!
For you surfers hitting up Kings (Brooklyn) area, like Coney Island Beach and Manhattan Beach, we've got a HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK until 6 PM EDT. Surf height is cruising around 3 feet with a chance of rain and cloudy skies. Heads up, the high temperature will be in the upper 60s with East winds around 15 mph. So, stay safe out there and keep an eye on the tides!
Now, for all you southern Queens beach lovers at Jacob Riis Park and Rockaway Beach, the story stays the same – HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, 3-foot surf, and cloudy weather. Watch out for those East winds at 15 to 20 mph!
Moving on to Southern Nassau beaches like Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach, and Jones Beach, it's a copycat forecast with a HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, 3-foot surf, and cloudy conditions. The high temperature is hanging around the upper 60s with East winds at 15 to 20 mph.
And for our buddies in Southwestern Suffolk near Gilgo State Park and Robert Moses State Park, grab your boards because we've got another HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK day with 3-foot surf and cloudy skies. The high temperature will be in the mid-60s with East winds around 20 mph.
Lastly, in Southeastern Suffolk, from Smith Point to Cupsogue Beach, Hither Hills State Park, and Ditch Plains, it's a HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK situation with around 4-foot surf height. The weather will be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, so be prepared for some wet fun in the waves!
Remember, safety first – always check for rip current risks, swim near a lifeguard, and have a flotation device handy. And if you're caught in a rip current, relax and float! Don't forget to check the UV Index for sun safety!
So, get out there and ride those waves! This has been a Quiet Please Studios audio creation with the help of AI. Please subscribe and never miss a Swell! Thank you for listening.