77°
Sunny
0%
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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.
77°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. South wind around 3 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 77°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 60°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
74 /100
great
62 Swim
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
67 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
77°F
Clear
Wind
3 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
82°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
60°F
Cold
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 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
5:24 AM
Sunset
8:21 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:23 AM | High | 7.6 ft |
| 8:01 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 2:06 PM | High | 7.0 ft |
| 7:59 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
82°
Sunny
1%
75
86°
Mostly Sunny
0%
75
87°
Mostly Sunny
11%
75
76°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
73%
11
66°
Chance Rain Showers
30%
57
70°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
17%
67
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- 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
2:20 AM - 4:20 AM
Minor
7:20 AM - 8:20 AM
Major
2:40 PM - 4:40 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