Ahoy there, beach lovers! Time to catch some gnarly waves as we dive into the surf zone forecast for the New York area. So, listen up and hang ten as we ride through the forecast for the next few days!
Starting off with Kings (Brooklyn), we've got a high rip current risk in effect through Tuesday afternoon. Surf's looking around 5 feet high, with a moderate UV index - so don't forget that sunscreen, folks! The weather's partly sunny with highs in the lower 70s. Winds will be coming in from the Northeast at around 10 mph. So, if you're hitting the waves at Coney Island or Manhattan Beach, be sure to keep a close eye out for those rip currents!
Moving on to Southern Queens, Jacob Riis Park and Rockaway Beach are also under a high rip current risk until Tuesday afternoon. Surf's around 5 feet high, with similar weather conditions to Kings - partly sunny skies and highs around 70. Keep an eye on those tide times and watch out for those sneaky rip currents!
Now, for Southern Nassau, including Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach, and Jones Beach, the high rip current risk continues through Tuesday afternoon. Surf's around 5 feet high, with a moderate UV index. Expect partly sunny skies, highs around 70, and Northeast winds at 10 mph. Remember to swim near a lifeguard and stay safe out there!
Heading over to Southwestern Suffolk, Gilgo State Park, and Robert Moses State Park are looking at a high rip current risk as well. Surf's around 5 feet high with a moderate UV index. Partly sunny weather with highs in the upper 60s and Northeast winds at 15 mph. It's all about safety first, so keep an eye out for those rip currents!
Lastly, Southeastern Suffolk, including Smith Point, Cupsogue Beach, Hither Hills State Park, and Ditch Plains, are in for a high rip current risk through Tuesday afternoon. Surf's around 6 feet high, with partly sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s. Remember to swim near a lifeguard and keep that flotation device close by!
And there you have it, surfers - your surf zone forecast for the New York area. Get out there, catch some waves, but most importantly, stay safe and have a blast! 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.