82°
Sunny
2%
75
Westchester County, NY · Atlantic Ocean
Playland Beach
1 Playland Pkwy, Rye, NY 10580
A 1,200-foot crescent of Long Island Sound sand wrapped around the historic 1928 Playland amusement park — boardwalk, pier, and the Dragon Coaster rumbling in the background. County-run, old-school, and the only NY-area beach with a wooden roller coaster as scenery.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
82°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 80 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 2 to 13 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 64°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
72 /100
great
60 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
73 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.9 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
82°F
Clear
Wind
2 to 13 mph
SE
Rain
2%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
81°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
64°F
Cold
Next Low Tide
3:40 PM
1.1 ft · in 58m
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (NYZ071)
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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:23 AM
Sunset
8:30 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:31 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 9:28 AM | High | 6.9 ft |
| 3:40 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 9:40 PM | High | 7.8 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
81°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
56%
24
75°
Rain Showers Likely
58%
54
80°
Mostly Sunny
7%
77
84°
Mostly Sunny
3%
75
87°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
16%
43
89°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
21%
57
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 2 to 13 mph wind
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 64°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.
Major
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Minor
1:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Major
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Minor
4:40 PM - 5:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Large on-site lot, $15/car in 2026 ($20 on holidays).
Dogs
No dogs permitted in Playland Park or on the beach.
Entry Fee
Beach admission free; separate fees for pool, rides, and parking ($15 car, $20 holidays).
Address
1 Playland Pkwy, Rye, NY 10580
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Playland Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Playland Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Playland Beach dog-friendly?
No dogs permitted in Playland Park or on the beach.
Is there an entry fee at Playland Beach?
Beach admission free; separate fees for pool, rides, and parking ($15 car, $20 holidays).
Are there lifeguards at Playland Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Playland Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Playland Beach?
Amenities at Playland Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, boardwalk, showers, concessions, playground, fishing pier, bathhouse.
When is the water warmest at Playland Beach?
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 Playland Beach located?
Playland Beach is in Westchester County, NY, at 1 Playland Pkwy, Rye, NY 10580.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS