74°
Patchy Smoke
91%
30
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.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
91% rain · NWS alert active · 74°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Patchy smoke and showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. South wind 12 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 69, with temperatures rising to around 71 overnight. Southwest wind 13 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Weather
- 74°F air — ideal beach weather
- 91% rain — wet day — beach day is off
Water
- 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
Safety
- NWS alert active — air quality alert issued july 17 at 3:28pm edt by nws upton ny
25 /100
skip
9 Swim
11 Sunbathe
24 Walk
33 Fish
57 Photo
Best for photography 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.
Weather alert in effect
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 3:28PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Atmosphere
Air Temp
74°F
Fog/Mist
Wind
12 to 17 mph
S
Rain
91%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
79°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ331)
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 High
- NYZ178 Southern Queens — Jacob Riis Park and Rockaway Beach High
- NYZ179 Southern Nassau — Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach, High
- NYZ080 Southwestern Suffolk — Gilgo State Park and Robert Moses State Park High
- NYZ081 Southeastern Suffolk — Smith Point, Cupsogue Beach, High
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:31 AM
Sunset
8:18 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:20 AM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 7:06 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 12:55 PM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 7:36 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:13 AM | High | 2.4 ft |
| 7:57 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 1:49 PM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 8:39 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:05 AM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 8:46 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 2:42 PM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 9:40 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:57 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 9:35 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 3:35 PM | High | 2.5 ft |
| 10:42 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:53 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 10:25 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 4:32 PM | High | 2.4 ft |
| 11:40 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:54 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 11:16 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 5:31 PM | High | 2.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:34 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 5:54 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 12:08 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 6:25 PM | High | 2.4 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8510560, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
79°
Sunny
3%
81
77°
Sunny
0%
84
77°
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
52%
24
77°
Showers And Thunderstorms
95%
2
75°
Chance Rain Showers
33%
66
75°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
18%
79
What to Bring Today
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 91% chance of rain
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
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Major
3:20 AM - 5:20 AM
Minor
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM
Major
3:40 PM - 5:40 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
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS