Hey there, beachgoers! Are you ready for the lowdown on the surf forecast for New York? Let's dive in and catch the wave!
Starting off with Kings (Brooklyn), we've got a high rip current risk until this evening. Surf's sitting at around 3 feet, with no thunderstorms in sight but a chance of rain. The UV Index is low, so remember that sunscreen! The surf temperature is in the upper 60s, and it's looking cloudy with highs reaching the upper 60s. Winds coming from the east at about 15 mph. Keep an eye on those tides, like a low at Coney Island around noon. So hang tight until the forecasts kick back in on May 22, 2025.
Moving over to Southern Queens, it's much of the same vibe: high rip current risk, 3-foot surf, and a chance of rain. The UV Index remains low, and the surf temps are in the upper 60s. Cloudy skies and those east winds are blowing at 15 to 20 mph. Tides at East Rockaway Inlet will be low around midday. Stay safe, and don't forget those beach safety rules!
Now, Southern Nassau is in on the high rip current risk game too with 3-foot surf and cloudy weather. Winds are picking up here at 15 to 20 mph from the east. Tides at Jones Inlet are low just before noon. Keep an eye on the midweek forecast for a slight chance of showers on Tuesday and partly sunny skies on Wednesday.
Jumping over to Southwestern Suffolk, the story stays the same with high rip currents, 3-foot surf, and a chance of rain under cloudy skies. Surf temperatures still in the upper 60s. Winds are cranking up from the east at around 20 mph. Tides at Fire Island Inlet will be low around midday and high in the evening. Hang in there until the 2025 forecasts kick back in!
Lastly, Southeastern Suffolk is rocking a high rip current risk with 4-foot surf and mostly cloudy weather. Surf temps in the mid-60s and highs in the upper 60s. The winds are blowing from the east around 15 mph. Keep an eye on the tides at Shinnecock Inlet around noon.
Remember, safety first when hitting the waves! Always swim near a lifeguard and have a flotation device handy. If caught in a rip current, stay calm and go with the flow. And don't forget to check out the UV Index definitions and more beach safety tips.
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