Jones Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Jones Beach, New York
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
91/100
- 73°F, wind 4 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
90/100
- 78°F, wind 6 mph
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
93/100
- 80°F, wind 6 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS OKX Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 3:49 AM | 0.1 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 9:35 AM | 2.6 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 4:00 PM | 0.2 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 9:47 PM | 2.8 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Deep Creek Meadow · 1.7 km away. This station sits in a river or creek, so times and heights differ from the open beach.
About Jones Beach
Jones Beach sits on the New York coast, where the water runs from about 41°F in February to 73°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in July, August and September — 3 months of the year — peaking around 73°F in July and dropping to about 41°F in February.
Today it is 74°F. That is 2° above the August average of 72°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Deep Creek Meadow about 1.7 km away on a river.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Jones Beach?
We score today 93 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Jones Beach?
About 74°F. That is 2° above the August average of 72°F here.
Are there rip currents at Jones Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Jones Beach as moderate for today. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone — swim near a lifeguard.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Deep Creek Meadow about 1.7 km away on a river.