79°
Sunny
0%
84
Nassau County, NY · Atlantic Ocean
Long Beach (NY)
1 W Chester St, Long Beach, NY 11561
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.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 79°F air · 71°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 2 to 8 mph.
Weather
- 79°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
Safety
- NWS alert active — coastal flood statement issued july 12 at 3:23am edt until july 12 at 9:00pm edt by nws upton ny
68 /100
good
51 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
56 Fish
82 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.6 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.
Coastal Flooding Coastal Flood Statement
Coastal Flood Statement issued July 12 at 3:23AM EDT until July 12 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...From this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
79°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
9 mph
SE
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
79°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
6:50 PM
6.1 ft · in 3.6h
Wave Height
2.0 ft
8s · S swell
Barometer
30.19 inHg
1022 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
20 MPN/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ355)
The OKX office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- NYZ075 Kings (Brooklyn) — Coney Island Beach and Manhattan Beach Moderate
- NYZ178 Southern Queens — Jacob Riis Park and Rockaway Beach Moderate
- NYZ179 Southern Nassau — Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach, Moderate
- NYZ080 Southwestern Suffolk — Gilgo State Park and Robert Moses State Park Moderate
- NYZ081 Southeastern Suffolk — Smith Point, Cupsogue Beach, Moderate
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:34 AM
Sunset
8:25 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:37 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 6:27 AM | High | 4.6 ft |
| 12:30 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 6:50 PM | High | 6.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:34 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 7:26 AM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 1:29 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 7:46 PM | High | 6.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:29 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 8:21 AM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 2:27 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 8:39 PM | High | 6.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:22 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 9:15 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 3:23 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 9:31 PM | High | 6.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:10 AM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| 10:09 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 4:15 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 10:22 PM | High | 5.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:56 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 11:03 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 5:05 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 11:14 PM | High | 5.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:40 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 11:57 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 5:55 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8531680, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
79°
Sunny
0%
82
85°
Sunny
0%
78
89°
Sunny
6%
77
82°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
15%
78
80°
Mostly Sunny
6%
82
80°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22%
43
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
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
9:40 PM - 11:40 PM
Minor
2:40 AM - 3:40 AM
Major
10:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Minor
7:00 PM - 8:00 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
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.
Nearby Beaches
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