73°
Sunny
0%
75
Suffolk County, NY · Atlantic Ocean
Robert Moses State Park
600 Robert Moses State Pkwy, Babylon, NY 11702
Five miles of Atlantic beach at the western tip of Fire Island, reached by the Robert Moses Causeway from Babylon. Five numbered fields, a distinctive water tower, and the only car-accessible stretch of Fire Island — walk east from Field 5 to reach the Fire Island Lighthouse.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
73°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. South wind around 12 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 12 mph.
Weather
- 73°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
74 /100
great
64 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 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
12 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
70°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
61°F
Cold
Next High Tide
10:35 PM
5.0 ft · in 1.2h
Wave Height
2.6 ft
9s · E swell
Barometer
30.20 inHg
1023 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
0 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ353)
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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:23 AM
Sunset
8:18 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
70°
Sunny
1%
67
74°
Mostly Sunny
0%
75
76°
Mostly Sunny
4%
66
71°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
68%
17
65°
Chance Rain Showers
30%
47
66°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
24%
57
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 61°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
7:20 AM - 8:20 AM
Major
2:40 PM - 4:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Five fields with roughly 8,700 spaces total. $10/vehicle daily or Empire Pass. Field 2 fills first; Field 5 (lighthouse end) holds spots later.
Dogs
No dogs on beach or in day-use areas from the Friday before Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Service animals exempt.
Entry Fee
$10/vehicle daily (in-season) or Empire Pass $85/year.
Address
600 Robert Moses State Pkwy, Babylon, NY 11702
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Robert Moses State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Robert Moses State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Robert Moses State Park dog-friendly?
No dogs on beach or in day-use areas from the Friday before Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Service animals exempt.
Is there an entry fee at Robert Moses State Park?
$10/vehicle daily (in-season) or Empire Pass $85/year.
Are there lifeguards at Robert Moses State Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Robert Moses 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 Robert Moses State Park?
Amenities at Robert Moses State Park include lifeguards, restrooms, bathhouse, showers, snack bar, picnic area, concessions, fishing pier.
When is the water warmest at Robert Moses 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 Robert Moses State Park located?
Robert Moses State Park is in Suffolk County, NY, at 600 Robert Moses State Pkwy, Babylon, NY 11702.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS