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.

75°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Sunny. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. South wind 1 to 8 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of rain showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Weather

75°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

81 /100

great

84 Sunbathe

87 Walk

76 Fish

80 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

75°F

Clear

Wind

1 to 8 mph

Rain

Today

Tomorrow

74°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

Water Temp

—

Next High Tide

6:49 PM

2.5 ft · in 4.1h

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 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

NWS SRF · OKX · Issued Jun 25, 2:17 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:17 AM

Sunset

8:25 PM

Moon · 80%

Waxing Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
1:07 AM	Low	0.5 ft
6:24 AM	High	1.6 ft
12:38 PM	Low	0.7 ft
6:49 PM	High	2.5 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 25

75°

Sunny

Fri Jun 26

74°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

48%

Sat Jun 27

74°

Chance Rain Showers

51%

Sun Jun 28

79°

Sunny

Mon Jun 29

78°

Sunny

Tue Jun 30

80°

Mostly Sunny

14%

Wed Jul 1

81°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

21%

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind

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

7:50 PM - 9:50 PM

Minor

1:30 AM - 2:30 AM

Major

8:20 AM - 10:20 AM

Minor

4:30 PM - 5:30 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.