Nassau County, NY · Atlantic Ocean

Long Beach (NY)

Old-school Atlantic boardwalk city on a Nassau County barrier island, 50 minutes by LIRR from Penn Station. Three miles of white-sand municipal beach backed by a 2.1-mile boardwalk, with a daily beach pass required in season and heavy NYC weekend crowds.

Eats & Drinks 39 Rentals 6 Stay 3

Today's Conditions

Decent day for a beach walk.

63°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly sunny. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. West wind 17 to 22 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind 18 to 22 mph.

Weather

63°F air — chilly for a beach day
22 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Sunny skies — mostly sunny

Water

61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
4.9ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

42 /100

30 Swim

42 Sunbathe

67 Walk

57 Fish

67 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.7 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8531680 · Observed 1.05 ft · Predicted 0.33 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

63°F

Mostly Cloudy

Wind

17 to 22 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

39 Good

PM2.5 (fine particles) · Long Island Region

UV Peak

3 Moderate

Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~67m

Burn-free before 11 AM & after 01 PM

Tomorrow

62°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

61°F

Cold

Wave Height

4.9 ft

5s · WNW swell

Barometer

29.78 inHg

Falling 0.7 hPa / 3h · buoy 44065

Water Quality

No recent sample

Last reading 10mo ago: clean

USGS · not a current condition

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:31 AM

Sunset

4:45 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
6:00 AM	High	5.6 ft
12:19 PM	Low	0.1 ft
6:17 PM	High	4.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:27 AM	Low	0.1 ft
6:40 AM	High	5.7 ft
1:04 PM	Low	0.1 ft
6:59 PM	High	4.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:07 AM	Low	0.2 ft
7:18 AM	High	5.7 ft
1:47 PM	Low	0.1 ft
7:39 PM	High	4.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:46 AM	Low	0.3 ft
7:55 AM	High	5.6 ft
2:28 PM	Low	0.2 ft
8:19 PM	High	4.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:25 AM	Low	0.5 ft
8:33 AM	High	5.4 ft
3:08 PM	Low	0.3 ft
8:59 PM	High	4.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:02 AM	Low	0.7 ft
9:11 AM	High	5.1 ft
3:46 PM	Low	0.4 ft
9:43 PM	High	4.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:38 AM	Low	0.9 ft
9:52 AM	High	4.9 ft
4:25 PM	Low	0.6 ft
10:31 PM	High	3.9 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8531680, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

63°

Mostly Sunny

Sun Nov 8

62°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

59°

Sunny

Tue Nov 10

62°

Mostly Sunny

Wed Nov 11

60°

Mostly Sunny

Thu Nov 12

55°

Chance Light Rain

26%

Fri Nov 13

52°

Chance Light Rain

44%

What to Bring Today

recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 17 to 22 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 61°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Major

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Minor

4:30 AM - 5:30 AM

Major

9:20 AM - 11:20 AM

Minor

3:10 PM - 4:10 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Metered street parking plus municipal lots; no dedicated beach lot. Arrive before 10 a.m. on summer weekends or plan to walk. Most visitors take the LIRR.

Dogs

No dogs on the beach or boardwalk between May 1 and October 15. Allowed on the boardwalk off-season with leash.

Entry Fee

Daily beach pass required in season (approx $15 weekday / $20 weekend). Under 13 and over 62 free.

Address

1 W Chester St, Long Beach, NY 11561

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsbathhouseboardwalkshowerssnack barconcessionsfishing pier

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Long Beach (NY) today?

Long Beach (NY) shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Long Beach (NY) dog-friendly?

No dogs on the beach or boardwalk between May 1 and October 15. Allowed on the boardwalk off-season with leash.

Is there an entry fee at Long Beach (NY)?

Daily beach pass required in season (approx $15 weekday / $20 weekend). Under 13 and over 62 free.

Are there lifeguards at Long Beach (NY)?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Long Beach (NY) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Long Beach (NY)?

Amenities at Long Beach (NY) include lifeguards, restrooms, bathhouse, boardwalk, showers, snack bar, concessions, fishing pier.

When is the water warmest at Long Beach (NY)?

Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.

Where is Long Beach (NY) located?

Long Beach (NY) is in Nassau County, NY, at 1 W Chester St, Long Beach, NY 11561.