Westchester County, NY · Atlantic Ocean

Playland Beach

A 1,200-foot crescent of Long Island Sound sand wrapped around the historic 1928 Playland amusement park — boardwalk, pier, and the Dragon Coaster rumbling in the background. County-run, old-school, and the only NY-area beach with a wooden roller coaster as scenery.

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Today's Conditions

Great day for photography.

NWS alert active · 76°F water · 82°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly cloudy. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 12 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Weather

82°F air — ideal beach weather
Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too

Water

76°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued september 9 at 2:06pm edt until september 10 at 8:00am edt by nws upton ny

62 /100

good

50 Swim

68 Sunbathe

79 Walk

42 Fish

84 Photo

Best for photography today

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued September 9 at 2:06PM EDT until September 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

NWS · In effect through Sep 10, 8:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 1 to 3 feet expected. * WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

82°F

Mostly Cloudy

Wind

13 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

7 High

High 12 PM–02 PM · burn in ~29m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 04 PM

Tomorrow

84°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

76°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

11:12 PM

8.6 ft · in 3.9h

Wave Height

1.6 ft

10s · ESE swell

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (NYZ071)

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

NWS SRF · OKX · Issued Sep 9, 3:01 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:29 AM

Sunset

7:15 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
5:02 AM	Low	-0.3 ft
10:52 AM	High	8.3 ft
5:21 PM	Low	-0.1 ft
11:12 PM	High	8.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:50 AM	Low	-0.5 ft
11:39 AM	High	8.7 ft
6:11 PM	Low	-0.4 ft
11:59 PM	High	8.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
6:34 AM	Low	-0.5 ft
12:23 PM	High	8.9 ft
6:58 PM	Low	-0.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:45 AM	High	8.5 ft
7:15 AM	Low	-0.3 ft
1:04 PM	High	8.9 ft
7:42 PM	Low	-0.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:28 AM	High	8.2 ft
7:53 AM	Low	0.0 ft
1:42 PM	High	8.7 ft
8:24 PM	Low	-0.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:10 AM	High	7.8 ft
8:25 AM	Low	0.5 ft
2:18 PM	High	8.4 ft
9:04 PM	Low	0.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:51 AM	High	7.5 ft
8:48 AM	Low	0.9 ft
2:52 PM	High	8.0 ft
9:45 PM	Low	0.7 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8516945, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Sep 9

82°

Mostly Cloudy

Thu Sep 10

84°

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

23%

Fri Sep 11

76°

Sunny

Sat Sep 12

76°

Mostly Sunny

Sun Sep 13

77°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

57%

Mon Sep 14

78°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Sep 15

77°

Mostly Sunny

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 13 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 76°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

Large on-site lot, $15/car in 2026 ($20 on holidays).

Dogs

No dogs permitted in Playland Park or on the beach.

Entry Fee

Beach admission free; separate fees for pool, rides, and parking ($15 car, $20 holidays).

Address

1 Playland Pkwy, Rye, NY 10580

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsboardwalkshowersconcessionsplaygroundfishing pierbathhousepicnic area

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Playland Beach today?

Playland Beach 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 Playland Beach dog-friendly?

No dogs permitted in Playland Park or on the beach.

Is there an entry fee at Playland Beach?

Beach admission free; separate fees for pool, rides, and parking ($15 car, $20 holidays).

Are there lifeguards at Playland Beach?

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

What amenities are at Playland Beach?

Amenities at Playland Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, boardwalk, showers, concessions, playground, fishing pier, bathhouse.

When is the water warmest at Playland Beach?

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 Playland Beach located?

Playland Beach is in Westchester County, NY, at 1 Playland Pkwy, Rye, NY 10580.