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Oswego County, NY · Great Lakes
Selkirk Shores State Park
A Lake Ontario state park where the Salmon River meets the lake — wooded campgrounds and cabins on bluffs above a sand-and-cobble beach, with one of New York's top salmon and steelhead fisheries a short walk away.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
82% rain · Thunderstorms · 56°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of rain showers between noon and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 74°F air — ideal beach weather
- 82% rain — wet day — beach day is off
Water
- 56°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
10 /100
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0 Swim
31 Sunbathe
0 Walk
18 Fish
21 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
74°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
3 to 7 mph
SE
Rain
82%
Today
UV Peak
3 Moderate
Peaks 02 PM · burn in ~67m
Burn-free before 01 PM & after 03 PM
Tomorrow
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
56°F
Cold
Water Quality
Clean
2 #/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:24 AM
Sunset
8:49 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
72°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
40%
22
78°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
18%
73
80°
Mostly Sunny
3%
73
84°
Mostly Sunny
12%
73
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
33%
34
88°
Chance Rain Showers
37%
62
What to Bring Today
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 56°F — dangerously cold
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 82% 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.
Major
8:10 PM - 10:10 PM
Minor
1:40 AM - 2:40 AM
Major
8:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Minor
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Beach Info
Parking
NY State Park day-use lot; Empire Pass accepted.
Dogs
Pets allowed on leash (max 6 ft) in the campground and most day-use areas. Not permitted in bathing, picnic, or building areas.
Entry Fee
NY parking fee in season; Empire Pass $80/year (2026).
Address
7101 NY-3, Pulaski, NY 13142
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Selkirk Shores State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Selkirk Shores State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Selkirk Shores State Park dog-friendly?
Pets allowed on leash (max 6 ft) in the campground and most day-use areas. Not permitted in bathing, picnic, or building areas.
Is there an entry fee at Selkirk Shores State Park?
NY parking fee in season; Empire Pass $80/year (2026).
Are there lifeguards at Selkirk Shores State Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Selkirk Shores 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 Selkirk Shores State Park?
Amenities at Selkirk Shores State Park include lifeguards (seasonal, scheduled days only), restrooms, showers, swimming beach, campsites with electric, cabins, food concession, pavilions.
When is the water warmest at Selkirk Shores State Park?
Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.
Where is Selkirk Shores State Park located?
Selkirk Shores State Park is in Oswego County, NY, at 7101 NY-3, Pulaski, NY 13142.
Nearby Beaches
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