Hey there, beach bums! Ready for a surf zone forecast blast from the National Weather Service in New York? Let's dive in and catch the wave on what's happening at some top spots!

Kings (Brooklyn), including Coney Island Beach and Manhattan Beach, is looking at a high risk of rip currents until 6 PM this evening. The surf height is around 3 feet, with a chance of rain and cloudy weather. Temps in the upper 60s, so grab your wetsuit! East winds around 15 mph - hold on to your hats!

If you're hitting up Southern Queens at Jacob Riis Park and Rockaway Beach, you're in for a similar high rip current risk deal with 3 feet surf and upper 60s temps. Watch out for those life-threatening rip currents, and stay safe out there!

Heading to Southern Nassau with Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach, and Jones Beach, the story repeats - high rip current risk, cloudy skies, and a chance of rain. East winds at 15 to 20 mph, so expect some breezy conditions.

For our friends at Southwestern Suffolk, including Gilgo State Park and Robert Moses State Park, the surf is around 3 feet with a high rip current risk. East winds around 20 mph, so hang tight if you're planning to catch some waves.

And last but not least, Southeastern Suffolk at Smith Point, Cupsogue Beach, Hither Hills State Park, and Ditch Plains - high rip current risk with 4 feet surf, mostly cloudy skies, and temps in the upper 60s. Keep an eye out for those rip currents and be safe out in the water!

Remember, always swim near a lifeguard, have a flotation device, and if caught in a rip current, don't panic! Swim parallel to the shore and yell for help if needed.

So, surfers, keep an eye out for those gnarly rip currents, stay safe, and catch some sweet waves. See you out there on the water! 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.