73°
Sunny
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Nassau County, NY · Atlantic Ocean
Jones Beach State Park
1 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, NY 11793
The flagship Long Island ocean park: 6.5 miles of Atlantic beach across eight fields, a 2-mile boardwalk, and more than 6 million visitors a year. Robert Moses-era landmark with the pencil-shaped water tower, a 15,000-seat amphitheater, and classic Art Deco bathhouses.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
73°F air · 69°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Low around 58, with temperatures rising to around 60 overnight. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 73°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
82 /100
great
79 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
75 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.5 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
73°F
Clear
Wind
10 mph
S
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
68°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
10:35 PM
5.0 ft · in 1.2h
Rip Current Risk
Low
NWS SRF · OKX · NYZ179 · Issued Jun 3, 7:46 PM
Barometer
30.17 inHg
1022 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
4 MPN/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:24 AM
Sunset
8:19 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:39 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 10:36 AM | High | 4.1 ft |
| 4:30 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 10:35 PM | High | 5.0 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
68°
Sunny
1%
74
72°
Mostly Sunny
0%
82
73°
Mostly Sunny
5%
73
75°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
70%
14
67°
Chance Rain Showers
30%
64
69°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
24%
64
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
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.
Minor
10:20 PM - 11:20 PM
Major
2:20 AM - 4:20 AM
Minor
7:20 AM - 8:20 AM
Major
2:40 PM - 4:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Massive lots across eight fields (10,000+ spaces). $10/vehicle daily or Empire Pass ($85/yr). Central Mall and Field 4 fill first on hot weekends; Fields 6 and 10 usually have room.
Dogs
No dogs on the beach, boardwalk, or picnic areas from the Friday before Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Service animals exempt.
Entry Fee
$10/vehicle daily (Memorial Day – Labor Day) or Empire Pass $85/year.
Address
1 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, NY 11793
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Jones Beach State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Jones Beach State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Jones Beach State Park dog-friendly?
No dogs on the beach, boardwalk, or picnic areas from the Friday before Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Service animals exempt.
Is there an entry fee at Jones Beach State Park?
$10/vehicle daily (Memorial Day – Labor Day) or Empire Pass $85/year.
Are there lifeguards at Jones Beach State Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Jones 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 Jones Beach State Park?
Amenities at Jones Beach State Park include lifeguards, restrooms, bathhouse, boardwalk, showers, snack bar, picnic area, playground.
When is the water warmest at Jones 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 Jones Beach State Park located?
Jones Beach State Park is in Nassau County, NY, at 1 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, NY 11793.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS