Suffolk County, NY · Atlantic Ocean

Orient Beach State Park

40000 Main Road (Route 25), Orient, NY 11957

A 45,000-foot sand spit on Gardiners Bay at the tip of the North Fork — a National Natural Landmark and Audubon Important Bird Area with a rare maritime forest of red cedar, black-jack oak, and prickly-pear cactus. Sheltered bay water means calm swimming, and the scene is wilderness-quiet compared to the Hamptons south-shore circus.

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Today's Conditions

Great day for photography.

64°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. West wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Tonight

A chance of rain showers between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 12 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

64°F air — chilly for a beach day
Sunny skies — mostly sunny

Water

60°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
4.3ft waves — real surf — fun for confident swimmers, dicey for kids

60 /100

good

40 Swim

57 Sunbathe

71 Walk

64 Fish

73 Photo

Best for photography today

Water level 1.0 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 8510560 · Observed 1.21 ft · Predicted 0.26 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

64°F

Cloudy

Wind

12 mph

Rain

14%

This Afternoon

Air Quality

39 Good

PM2.5 (fine particles) · Long Island Region

Tomorrow

61°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

60°F

Cold

Next High Tide

7:24 PM

1.9 ft · in 51m

Wave Height

4.3 ft

7s · SSE swell

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:27 AM

Sunset

4:38 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
1:09 AM	Low	0.2 ft
7:02 AM	High	2.7 ft
2:01 PM	Low	0.1 ft
7:24 PM	High	1.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:50 AM	Low	0.3 ft
7:43 AM	High	2.7 ft
2:43 PM	Low	0.0 ft
8:06 PM	High	1.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:30 AM	Low	0.4 ft
8:24 AM	High	2.7 ft
3:22 PM	Low	0.0 ft
8:49 PM	High	1.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:07 AM	Low	0.4 ft
9:06 AM	High	2.7 ft
4:00 PM	Low	0.1 ft
9:32 PM	High	1.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:43 AM	Low	0.5 ft
9:50 AM	High	2.5 ft
4:40 PM	Low	0.2 ft
10:18 PM	High	1.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:21 AM	Low	0.6 ft
10:37 AM	High	2.4 ft
5:24 PM	Low	0.3 ft
11:07 PM	High	1.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:06 AM	Low	0.7 ft
11:27 AM	High	2.2 ft
6:14 PM	Low	0.4 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8510560, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

64°

Mostly Sunny

14%

Sun Nov 8

61°

Sunny

Mon Nov 9

58°

Slight Chance Light Rain

17%

Tue Nov 10

60°

Mostly Sunny

Wed Nov 11

58°

Sunny

Thu Nov 12

55°

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

24%

Fri Nov 13

51°

Chance Light Rain

42%

What to Bring Today

recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 60°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

9:10 AM - 11:10 AM

Minor

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Beach Info

Parking

$8/car weekends and holidays (4/4 – 5/25, 9/8 – 10/12); $8/day (5/26 – 6/26); $10/day peak (6/27 – 9/7). Empire Pass $80/year. Large lot, rarely full.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on the beach and in picnic areas; leashed dogs permitted on designated trails and parking areas per NY State Parks policy.

Entry Fee

Per-vehicle parking fee; no walk-in fee.

Address

40000 Main Road (Route 25), Orient, NY 11957

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsbathhouseshowerssnack barpicnic areapavilionbike rentals

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Orient Beach State Park today?

Orient Beach State Park 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 Orient Beach State Park dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on the beach and in picnic areas; leashed dogs permitted on designated trails and parking areas per NY State Parks policy.

Is there an entry fee at Orient Beach State Park?

Per-vehicle parking fee; no walk-in fee.

Are there lifeguards at Orient Beach State Park?

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

What amenities are at Orient Beach State Park?

Amenities at Orient Beach State Park include lifeguards, restrooms, bathhouse, showers, snack bar, picnic area, pavilion, bike rentals.

When is the water warmest at Orient Beach State Park?

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 Orient Beach State Park located?

Orient Beach State Park is in Suffolk County, NY, at 40000 Main Road (Route 25), Orient, NY 11957.