Westchester County, NY · Atlantic Ocean

Playland Beach

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.

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Today's Conditions

Decent day for photography.

85% rain · 76°F air · 71°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Patchy smoke and showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. South wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches 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 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy. Low around 70, with temperatures rising to around 72 overnight. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Weather

76°F air — ideal beach weather
85% rain — wet day — beach day is off

Water

71°F water — swimmable, refreshing

37 /100

46 Swim

22 Sunbathe

30 Walk

69 Fish

60 Photo

Best for photography today

Water level 1.1 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.

NOAA station 8516945 · Observed 8.56 ft · Predicted 7.44 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

76°F

Fog/Mist

Wind

9 to 14 mph

Rain

85%

This Afternoon

UV Peak

3 Moderate

Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~67m

Burn-free before 11 AM & after 01 PM

Tomorrow

79°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

71°F

Refreshing

Next Low Tide

10:13 PM

0.2 ft · in 1.2h

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 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

NWS SRF · OKX · Issued Jul 18, 6:50 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

5:37 AM

Sunset

8:23 PM

Moon · 18%

Waxing Crescent

Neap tides — smaller range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
3:03 AM	High	8.2 ft
9:43 AM	Low	-0.3 ft
3:39 PM	High	8.3 ft
10:13 PM	Low	0.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:00 AM	High	7.7 ft
10:34 AM	Low	0.1 ft
4:31 PM	High	8.2 ft
11:12 PM	Low	0.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:58 AM	High	7.3 ft
11:25 AM	Low	0.6 ft
5:24 PM	High	7.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:09 AM	Low	0.6 ft
5:56 AM	High	6.9 ft
12:18 PM	Low	1.0 ft
6:17 PM	High	7.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:06 AM	Low	0.7 ft
6:57 AM	High	6.7 ft
1:14 PM	Low	1.3 ft
7:14 PM	High	7.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:04 AM	Low	0.8 ft
7:58 AM	High	6.5 ft
2:12 PM	Low	1.5 ft
8:14 PM	High	7.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:59 AM	Low	0.8 ft
8:56 AM	High	6.6 ft
3:07 PM	Low	1.5 ft
9:10 PM	High	7.4 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8516945, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 18

76°

Patchy Smoke

85%

Sun Jul 19

79°

Sunny

Mon Jul 20

79°

Sunny

Tue Jul 21

79°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

69%

Wed Jul 22

80°

Showers And Thunderstorms

81%

Thu Jul 23

77°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

19%

Fri Jul 24

79°

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

15%

What to Bring Today

recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 9 to 14 mph wind
recommended Rain cover + dry bag 85% 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

10:10 PM - 11:10 PM

Major

3:30 AM - 5:30 AM

Minor

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Major

3:40 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

lifeguardsrestroomsboardwalkshowersconcessionsplaygroundfishing pierbathhousepicnic area

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Playland Beach today?

Playland Beach 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 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.