81°
Partly Sunny
6%
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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
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 78°F water · 81°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. South wind 18 to 23 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 73, with temperatures rising to around 75 overnight. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Weather
- 81°F air — ideal beach weather
- 23 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- NWS alert active — rip current statement issued september 9 at 3:06am edt until september 10 at 8:00pm edt by nws upton ny
57 /100
good
46 Swim
61 Sunbathe
77 Walk
33 Fish
73 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.
Rip Currents Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued September 9 at 3:06AM EDT until September 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected and 4 to 7 ft surf. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Thursday evening. * RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * RIP CURRENT DETAILS...The rip current risk will be low this morning at the ocean beaches, but increasing to moderate through the afternoon and then high by late in the day as southerly winds and surf increase. * BEACH IMPACTS...Minor beach flooding is possible during the times of high tide this evening through Thursday.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
81°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
18 to 23 mph
S
Rain
6%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
7 High
High 12 PM–02 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
85°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
78°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
7:17 PM
5.9 ft · in 0m
Wave Height
1.6 ft
10s · ESE swell
Barometer
30.21 inHg
Falling 1.3 hPa / 3h · buoy 44065
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 Low in the AM, becoming high late
- NYZ178 Southern Queens — Jacob Riis Park and Rockaway Beach Low in the AM, becoming high late
- NYZ179 Southern Nassau — Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach, Low in the AM, becoming high late
- NYZ080 Southwestern Suffolk — Gilgo State Park and Robert Moses State Park Low in the AM, becoming high late
- NYZ081 Southeastern Suffolk — Smith Point, Cupsogue Beach, Low in the AM, becoming high late
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:29 AM
Sunset
7:14 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:57 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 6:59 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 1:06 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 7:17 PM | High | 5.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:45 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 7:47 AM | High | 5.6 ft |
| 1:57 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 8:03 PM | High | 5.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:30 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 8:32 AM | High | 5.8 ft |
| 2:47 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 8:47 PM | High | 5.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:13 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 9:16 AM | High | 5.8 ft |
| 3:33 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 9:30 PM | High | 5.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:53 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 9:58 AM | High | 5.7 ft |
| 4:17 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 10:13 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 10:41 AM | High | 5.6 ft |
| 4:58 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 10:58 PM | High | 4.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:06 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 11:25 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 5:40 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 11:45 PM | High | 4.5 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8531680, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
85°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
18%
67
78°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
23%
79
75°
Mostly Sunny
2%
83
78°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
62%
23
79°
Mostly Sunny
3%
86
77°
Mostly Sunny
2%
82
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 18 to 23 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°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
10:20 PM - 12:20 AM
Minor
4:20 AM - 5:20 AM
Major
10:40 AM - 12:40 PM
Minor
6:10 PM - 7:10 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
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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