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

Ideal for a beach walk.

74°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. South wind around 9 mph.

Tonight

Clear. Low around 59, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Weather

74°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

60°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering

77 /100

great

63 Swim

84 Sunbathe

87 Walk

76 Fish

80 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

74°F

Sunny

Wind

9 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Tomorrow

77°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

60°F

Cold

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 Low
NYZ178 Southern Queens — Jacob Riis Park and Rockaway Beach Low
NYZ179 Southern Nassau — Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach, Low
NYZ080 Southwestern Suffolk — Gilgo State Park and Robert Moses State Park Low
NYZ081 Southeastern Suffolk — Smith Point, Cupsogue Beach, Low

NWS SRF · OKX · Issued Jun 3, 7:46 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:18 AM

Sunset

8:16 PM

Moon · 88%

Waning Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
6:15 AM	Low	0.2 ft
12:11 PM	High	1.8 ft
6:02 PM	Low	0.7 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 3

74°

Sunny

Thu Jun 4

77°

Sunny

Fri Jun 5

80°

Mostly Sunny

Sat Jun 6

81°

Mostly Sunny

Sun Jun 7

73°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

72%

Mon Jun 8

68°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

24%

Tue Jun 9

69°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

16%

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
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.

Minor

10:20 PM - 11:20 PM

Major

2:10 AM - 4:10 AM

Minor

7:10 AM - 8:10 AM

Major

2:30 PM - 4:30 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

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Orient Beach State Park.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Orient Beach State Park from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

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.