71°
Sunny
0%
74
Suffolk County, NY · Atlantic Ocean
Smith Point County Park
1 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley, NY 11967
Suffolk County's largest oceanfront park, at the eastern end of Fire Island where the William Floyd Parkway crosses the Smith Point Bridge. Guarded swim beach, a 270-site campground (RV and tent), outer-beach 4x4 access with permit, and the TWA Flight 800 memorial on the dunes.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
69°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 3 to 9 mph.
Weather
- 71°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
71 /100
great
69 Swim
69 Sunbathe
80 Walk
66 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
71°F
Clear
Wind
10 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
69°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
10:35 PM
5.0 ft · in 1.2h
Water Quality
Clean
0 #/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ345)
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
5:21 AM
Sunset
8:17 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
69°
Sunny
1%
74
72°
Mostly Sunny
0%
82
73°
Mostly Sunny
3%
73
70°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
66%
22
64°
Chance Rain Showers
31%
47
65°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
20%
64
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
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
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Large oceanfront lot. $25/vehicle for non-residents; free with Suffolk County Green Key ($35/yr resident).
Dogs
No dogs on the guarded bathing beach in season. Leashed dogs allowed in campground and on the outer beach outside posted plover closures.
Entry Fee
$25/vehicle non-resident daily; free with Suffolk County Green Key card.
Address
1 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley, NY 11967
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Smith Point County Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Smith Point County Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Smith Point County Park dog-friendly?
No dogs on the guarded bathing beach in season. Leashed dogs allowed in campground and on the outer beach outside posted plover closures.
Is there an entry fee at Smith Point County Park?
$25/vehicle non-resident daily; free with Suffolk County Green Key card.
Are there lifeguards at Smith Point County Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Smith Point County Park during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Smith Point County Park?
Amenities at Smith Point County Park include lifeguards, restrooms, bathhouse, showers, snack bar, picnic area, concessions, camping.
When is the water warmest at Smith Point County 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 Smith Point County Park located?
Smith Point County Park is in Suffolk County, NY, at 1 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley, NY 11967.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS