84°
Sunny
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Suffolk County, NY · Atlantic Ocean
Sunken Meadow State Park
Sunken Meadow State Pkwy, Kings Park, NY 11754
North Shore state park on Long Island Sound with a 3/4-mile beach and a three-quarter-mile boardwalk backed by bluffs and the Nissequogue River estuary. Calm, shallow Sound water makes it a family default; also hosts three 9-hole golf courses and extensive picnic fields.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
84°F air · 70°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 68. South wind 2 to 8 mph.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 70°F water — swimmable, refreshing
82 /100
great
79 Swim
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
82 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Clear
Wind
6 mph
E
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
86°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
70°F
Refreshing
Next Low Tide
4:13 PM
0.4 ft · in 1.0h
Water Quality
Clean
79 MPN/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (NYZ078)
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
5:31 AM
Sunset
8:25 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:31 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 10:04 AM | High | 7.4 ft |
| 4:13 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 10:14 PM | High | 8.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:31 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 11:05 AM | High | 7.7 ft |
| 5:25 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 11:16 PM | High | 8.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:26 AM | Low | -0.7 ft |
| 12:04 PM | High | 8.0 ft |
| 6:29 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:16 AM | High | 8.9 ft |
| 7:17 AM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| 1:00 PM | High | 8.2 ft |
| 7:26 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:14 AM | High | 8.8 ft |
| 8:06 AM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| 1:54 PM | High | 8.3 ft |
| 8:21 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:09 AM | High | 8.5 ft |
| 8:54 AM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| 2:46 PM | High | 8.4 ft |
| 9:16 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:03 AM | High | 8.2 ft |
| 9:43 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 3:39 PM | High | 8.3 ft |
| 10:13 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8516945, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
86°
Sunny
0%
80
92°
Sunny
0%
72
95°
Sunny
6%
66
89°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
15%
76
87°
Mostly Sunny
6%
81
86°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
41
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Large paved lots near the boardwalk. $10/vehicle daily in-season or Empire Pass. Rarely fills except on holiday weekends.
Dogs
No dogs on the beach or boardwalk from the Friday before Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Leashed dogs allowed on park trails year-round.
Entry Fee
$10/vehicle daily (in-season) or Empire Pass $85/year.
Address
Sunken Meadow State Pkwy, Kings Park, NY 11754
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Sunken Meadow State Park today?
Sunken Meadow 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 Sunken Meadow State Park dog-friendly?
No dogs on the beach or boardwalk from the Friday before Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Leashed dogs allowed on park trails year-round.
Is there an entry fee at Sunken Meadow State Park?
$10/vehicle daily (in-season) or Empire Pass $85/year.
Are there lifeguards at Sunken Meadow State Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Sunken Meadow 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 Sunken Meadow State Park?
Amenities at Sunken Meadow State Park include lifeguards, restrooms, bathhouse, boardwalk, showers, snack bar, picnic area, playground.
When is the water warmest at Sunken Meadow 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 Sunken Meadow State Park located?
Sunken Meadow State Park is in Suffolk County, NY, at Sunken Meadow State Pkwy, Kings Park, NY 11754.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS