Jones Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Jones Beach, New York
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
78/100
- 58°F, wind 5 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
78/100
- 66°F, wind 10 mph
- Moderate UV (5)
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
78/100
- 65°F, wind 11 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 5:06 AM | 0.2 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 11:04 AM | 2.8 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 5:42 PM | 0.2 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 11:27 PM | 2.3 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 65°F. That is right on the October average of 65°F for this beach.
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 78 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Jones Beach?
About 65°F. That is right on the October average of 65°F for this beach.
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.