Hey there, surfers and beach lovers! Here's your daily dose of wave wisdom straight from the surf zone forecast for New York. Get ready to ride some awesome waves, but remember to stay safe out there!
For Kings (Brooklyn), including Coney Island Beach and Manhattan Beach, we've got a high rip current risk till Saturday evening. The surf height is around 9 feet with the potential for thunderstorms, so keep an eye on the sky. The UV index is very high, so don't forget your sunscreen! The water's around the lower 70s, and it's looking cloudy with chances of showers. But hey, the high temperature will be in the lower 80s. Winds will be picking up to around 30 mph in the afternoon. And for Saturday, the rip current risk remains high with sunny skies and a surf height around 7 feet. Winds will shift to the west at 10-15 mph.
And for Southern Queens, with beaches like Jacob Riis Park and Rockaway Beach, you're also facing a high rip current risk and a surf height around 9 feet. Watch out for potential thunderstorms and that very high UV index. Temperatures will be in the lower 70s, and it's mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Winds will be a bit gusty from the south at 25-30 mph. Saturday brings a high rip current risk but less chance of storms, with temperatures in the lower 80s and winds shifting to the west at 10-15 mph.
Now, Southern Nassau, home to Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, and more, is in for a high rip current risk along with a surf height near 9 feet. The chance of thunderstorms is low, and the UV index is still very high. Temperatures will be around 80, and it's mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Winds will be breezy from the south at 20-25 mph. Saturday brings a similar setup with sunny weather and the surf height dropping to around 7 feet.
For Southwestern Suffolk, including Gilgo State Park and Robert Moses State Park, expect another high rip current risk with a surf height around 9 feet. The weather is mostly cloudy today with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will be in the upper 70s, and winds will be a bit breezy from the south at 20-25 mph. Saturday looks better with mostly sunny skies, temps around 80, and winds from the west at 15 mph.
Lastly, Southeastern Suffolk, featuring Smith Point and Cupsogue Beach, you're in for a high rip current risk with a surf height around 8 feet. The potential for thunderstorms is low, but the UV index remains very high. Temperatures will be in the lower 80s with winds from the south at 15-20 mph. Saturday brings a slight decrease in surf height along with partly sunny skies early, then turning sunny.
Remember, always check with local beach patrols, swim by a lifeguard, and never turn your back on the ocean. Stay safe, have fun, and catch those waves responsibly!
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