Beaches in New York

New York's beach coverage runs the NYC boroughs (Coney Island, Rockaway, Orchard Beach), the Long Island south shore (Jones Beach, Robert Moses, Fire Island), the North Shore's Long Island Sound, and the Hamptons plus Montauk at the eastern tip. Real ocean surf meets real urban access.

Average water temperature: 63°F

Across 16 monitored stations in New York.

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Jones Beach State Park

Nassau County, NY
82

Ideal for a beach walk.

69°F water 73°F air 10 mph wind

Robert Moses State Park

Suffolk County, NY
82

Ideal for a beach walk.

69°F water 73°F air 12 mph wind

Orchard Beach and Promenade

Bronx County, NY
77

Ideal for a beach walk.

60°F water 74°F air 5 mph wind

Playland Beach

Westchester County, NY
77

Ideal for a beach walk.

60°F water 77°F air 3 mph wind

Sunken Meadow State Park

Suffolk County, NY
77

Ideal for a beach walk.

60°F water 82°F air 6 mph wind

Kirk Park Beach

Suffolk County, NY
77

Ideal for a beach walk.

60°F water 73°F air 6 mph wind

Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk

Kings County, NY
75

Ideal for a beach walk.

62°F water 82°F air 16 mph wind

Brighton Beach

Kings County, NY
75

Ideal for a beach walk.

62°F water 75°F air 16 mph wind

Manhattan Beach Park

Kings County, NY
75

Ideal for a beach walk.

62°F water 75°F air 16 mph wind

Ponquogue Beach

Suffolk County, NY
75

Ideal for a beach walk.

60°F water 72°F air 10 mph wind

Orient Beach State Park

Suffolk County, NY
75

Ideal for a beach walk.

60°F water 74°F air 9 mph wind

Fire Island National Seashore — Watch Hill

Suffolk County, NY
74

Great day for a beach walk.

69°F water 70°F air 10 mph wind

Smith Point County Park

Suffolk County, NY
74

Great day for a beach walk.

69°F water 71°F air 10 mph wind

Main Beach

Suffolk County, NY
68

Great day for a beach walk.

60°F water 69°F air 7 mph wind

Ditch Plains Beach

Suffolk County, NY
68

Great day for a beach walk.

60°F water 68°F air 6 mph wind

Coopers Beach

Suffolk County, NY
67

Great day for a beach walk.

60°F water 67°F air 8 mph wind
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