81°
Sunny
1%
75
Suffolk County, NY · Atlantic Ocean
Sunken Meadow State Park
Sunken Meadow State Pkwy, Kings Park, NY 11754
North Shore state park on Long Island Sound with a 3/4-mile beach and a three-quarter-mile boardwalk backed by bluffs and the Nissequogue River estuary. Calm, shallow Sound water makes it a family default; also hosts three 9-hole golf courses and extensive picnic fields.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
81°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 2 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 81°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
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
81°F
Clear
Wind
2 to 10 mph
SE
Rain
1%
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 Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
64°F
Cold
Next Low Tide
3:40 PM
1.1 ft · in 58m
Water Quality
Clean
79 MPN/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (NYZ078)
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
5:22 AM
Sunset
8:28 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 Partly Sunny
66%
24
77°
Rain Showers Likely
60%
54
85°
Mostly Sunny
7%
77
86°
Mostly Sunny
2%
77
88°
Mostly Sunny
13%
75
91°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
21%
57
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 64°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Large paved lots near the boardwalk. $10/vehicle daily in-season or Empire Pass. Rarely fills except on holiday weekends.
Dogs
No dogs on the beach or boardwalk from the Friday before Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Leashed dogs allowed on park trails year-round.
Entry Fee
$10/vehicle daily (in-season) or Empire Pass $85/year.
Address
Sunken Meadow State Pkwy, Kings Park, NY 11754
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Sunken Meadow State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Sunken Meadow State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Sunken Meadow State Park dog-friendly?
No dogs on the beach or boardwalk from the Friday before Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Leashed dogs allowed on park trails year-round.
Is there an entry fee at Sunken Meadow State Park?
$10/vehicle daily (in-season) or Empire Pass $85/year.
Are there lifeguards at Sunken Meadow State Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Sunken Meadow 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 Sunken Meadow State Park?
Amenities at Sunken Meadow State Park include lifeguards, restrooms, bathhouse, boardwalk, showers, snack bar, picnic area, playground.
When is the water warmest at Sunken Meadow State 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 Sunken Meadow State Park located?
Sunken Meadow State Park is in Suffolk County, NY, at Sunken Meadow State Pkwy, Kings Park, NY 11754.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS